James Edward Hayes, age 87, passed away in Arlington, Texas on May 16, 2023. James was born on June 11, 1935 in Enid, Oklahoma. He lived in Oklahoma, California, and Texas during his lifetime. He was retired from the Marine Corp with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He served in the Vietnam War. He was a commercial airline pilot that flew with Air Cal and American Airlines. He retired from American as a Captain. Survivors include his wife Patricia Hayes of Canton, Texas, a stepdaughter Melodee McGinnis of Arlington, Texas, a stepson Brad McGinnis of Euless, Texas, a daughter-in-law Michelle McGinnis of Euless, Texas, a grandson Jackson McGinnis of Euless, Texas, a nephew Dr. Bill Crowley of Victoria, Texas, a niece Janna Stueve of Kansas City, Kansas, a niece Jennifer Crowley of Hawaii, a niece Shawna Meador of Oklahoma, a nephew Brandon Perry of Oklahoma, and several great nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 11:30. The service be at Cheatham Memorial Methodist Church 200 S. Houston St. Edgewood, Texas 75117. Burial will be Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11:30. He will be buried at DFW National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy. Dallas, Texas 75211. Those who wish to attend the burial are welcome. Line up will begin at the cemetery at 11:15 Lane 3. The service will be at Shelter C. https://url.emailprotection.link/?bzkPp3VIFV2A3JNDgNTS7aRpaJUezvC2I6G7-ZWkWiidL1f9i8NjQ_GONE04jLBZEdQlixhVkC5hxB1lOGrcZ9g~~ Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.

Arrangements under the direction of: Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home 1820 N. Beltline Road Irving, Texas 75061 (972) 607-4400