Shelly L. (Buz) Hayes III

Shelly L. (Buz) Hayes III, 70, of Edgewater, went to be with Jesus Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence.  A lifelong resident of the New Smyrna Beach area, he was passionate about sharing his love for Jesus Christ and his family.

 

Buz had a huge heart for helping others, from a stranger in need, to a grandchild stuck in the woods.  He raised his family to love everyone and never judge a book by its cover.  He was the best storyteller and loved creating wild characters to entertain his grandchildren.  A former lineman for AT&T, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam war.  He was a former president of the Sand Spur Riding Club and the CWA Local 3102.  Buz was a dedicated hunter, fisherman and had a deep love for the outdoors. 

 

Survivors include the love of his life of 45 years, Adonna; 3 daughters, Shelli (James) Kobylanski, Shelley (Henry Sumner), and Andrea (Dustin Donald); 2 sisters, Andrea Kamakaris, and Sharon (John) Music; a brother, Tim (Lorrie) Wilson; his mother, Elna Jean Mills; 11 grandchildren, Adonna, Haili, Joel, Garrett, Buzz, Tommy, Kaydence, James Jr., JJ, Dustin and Jacob; and 4 great-grandchildren, Taten, Ryder, Isaac, and Gunner.  Buz was preceded in death by his father, Shelly L. Hayes Jr., and his brother, Bill Hayes.

 

Graveside service will be at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, January 27, at Edgewater-New Smyrna Cemetery, with the Reverend Kevin Mahoney officiating. Celebration of life will be immediately following the graveside service at Menard-May Park - 413 S. Riverside Drive, Edgewater.  Friends will be received Wednesday, January 26, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Settle-Wilder Funeral Home.  

 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Hayes’ name to: American Cancer Society Winn Dixie Hope Lodge, 2121 S. W. 16th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608.