Johnny Joe Hayes, 72, of Bedford, IN passed away on January 6, 2024, in Monroe County, IN. Born on January 22, 1951, in Jackson County, IN, he was the son of Clyde and Mary Mikels. He married Edith Rhea Dawn (Sullivan) Hayes on December 6, 1968, in Brownstown and she preceded him in death on May 18, 2011. Johnny was a stone cutter for Indiana Limestone. He worked there for 12 years before retiring in 1986. He loved the outdoors.Surviving to cherish the memory of Johnny are his children, Rhonda (Michael) Greene, Johnny (Shawna) Hayes, and Adam Hayes; grandchildren, Aydan Hayes, Logan Hayes, Shelby (Joe) Laque, Brad (Darian) Collier, and Ben Collier; great grandchildren, Adelyn, Trey, Jackson, and Hadley Laque; and his granddog, Memphis. Johnny is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and daughter, Darla Hayes. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Pastor Randy McCollum officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 11:00am to the service time on Friday also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel. Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Green Hill Cemetery 1202 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US Visitation Friday, January 12, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Service Friday, January 12, 2024 1:00 PM - Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN 47421 US (812) 275-4433 Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433