William (Billy) Bryant Hayes, Jr., 52 of Pensacola passed away Friday April 24, 2015. Billy was born in Panama City, FL on August 14, 1962 to Sarah (Howarth) and William Bryant Hayes, Sr. Billy was raised in Pensacola where he attended local schools graduating from Woodham High School in 1981. He was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, but had moved his membership to St. Monica's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Dawn Claywell Hayes; parents, Sarah and Bill Hayes; sisters, Jane H. Bell and Karen H. Morgan (David); four nieces; two nephews; one great niece and his beloved dogs Gnarley and Mylie. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church with Father Anthony MacWhinnie officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504 or to Gulf Coast Civitan, P O Box 10266, Pensacola, FL 32524.