Obituary: Gregory Jefferson "Greg" Hayes

Gregory Jefferson “Greg” Hayes of Oakland, Florida, passed away on April 2, 2016.

Greg was born in Winter Garden, Florida on Aug. 3, 1990, to Janet J. Hughes and Gregory Hayes. His grandparents are Jane Briley Voss and the late Jefferson “Jake” P. Voss, former mayor of Oakland. Greg is the fifth generation of his family to have called Oakland home.

Greg graduated from West Orange High School in 2008 and the University of Central Florida in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Greg was employed by CFO Strategic Partners as an assistant financial analyst.

Greg loved many sports, including football and soccer. In addition to playing football at West Orange High School, he was an avid fan of the University of Florida Gators. On the day of his passing, he was excited about coaching his older son’s soccer game for the first time.

Greg was a devoted father, son and grandson who enjoyed spending quality time with his family. Greg and his mother had an irreplaceable bond. He leaves all who loved him with many wonderful memories.

Greg is survived by his two sons, Gregory Jefferson Hayes and Jaise Allen Brennan; their mother, Sarah M. Brennan; his mother, Janet J. Voss Hughes; his father, Gregory Hayes; and his grandmother, Jane Briley Voss.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 8, at Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home in Winter Garden. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Church At The Cross, 700 Good Homes Road, Orlando, Florida, with burial to follow at the Oakland Cemetery, Oakland, Florida.  Arrangements entrusted to Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Winter Garden, baldwinfairchild.com.