Mr. Marvin Douglas Hayes, better known as "Shorty", age 85, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born in Robeson County, NC on August 13, 1937, to the late Douglas & Dezzie Bodiford Hayes.

Shorty worked for many years with Federal Paper Board before retiring from International Paper Company. He really enjoyed fishing and hunting quail, mainly because of his love for training and watching his bird dogs work and for the comradery of his fellow hunting friends. He was truly a friend to all and would help anyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elouise Lamb Hayes; his daughter, Connie Sue Hayes; two sisters, Sarah Bass and Nettie Rae Brown; a brother, D.C. Hayes; his niece, Angela; and his nephew, Tony Watkins.

Shorty is survived by his granddaughter, Cresa Smith Allen; his sister, Helen Watkins; his nieces: Patricia, Brenda, Debbie, and Janice; his nephews: Martin, Douglas, Carl, and Charles; and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces and many friends.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton, NC with Rev. Royce Stone officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Marvin "Shorty" Hayes can be made to Pheasants Forever by visiting: https://pheasantsforever.org/Donations.aspx .