Paul Eugene Hayes

March 26, 1925 - September 20, 2021

On Monday September 20, 2021, longtime St. Augustine resident Paul E. Hayes passed away at the age of 96. Paul was born on March 26, 1925 in Shinnston, West Virginia. Paul was the youngest of six children. He was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Navy as a First-Class Seaman until 1941. After traveling the world, Paul and his late wife, Evelyn Hayes moved to St. Augustine in 1975 from Baltimore, MD. They were one of the first residents in the St. Augustine South community and resided there for 46 years. Paul was well known in his community, and you could often find him sitting outside enjoying the weather and greeting his neighbors with a wave. Paul enjoyed boating, fishing, gardening, and the many friends he made over the years. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Hayes, and son Ronald Hayes. He is survived by daughter, Linda Hayes; granddaughter, Christie DiCarlo; son-in-law, Joe DiCarlo and two great granddaughters; Jade DiCarlo and Brooke DiCarlo. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. A private celebration of life ceremony will be held at a later date. St Johns Family Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.