Passed Away: 05/21/2008Justin Lee Hayes, age 25, of Cumming, GA, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA.

Justin was born in Asheville, NC and soon after moved to Cumming, GA. He was a graduate from North Forsyth High School and LeCordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Justin loved to play soccer duing high school. He loved to show his creativeness through food, art and music. Justin was a loving son whom never met a stranger. He lived life to the fullest. His free time was spent in his Christian studies, playing golf, drawing, painting and spending time with friends. After graduation he was a Chef at four prestigious restaurants, two of which he played a major part in opening. His present position was at Firewater Chophouse here in Cumming, GA.

Justin is survived by his parents John (Ted) and Cindy Hayes of Cumming, GA; brother, Adam Hayes, SGT, United States Marine Corps of Cumming, GA; grandparents, Dell Hayes of Asheville, NC and Dot Ray of Asheville, NC.

A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 11:00 AM at McDonald and Son Chapel, Cumming, GA with Pastor Tony McCollum officiating. A reception will follow at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers please contact Community Business Bank (678-679-2580) and make contributions to the Justin Hayes Memorial Scholarship Fund, 407 East Maple Street, Suite 104, Cumming, GA 30040.

Condolences may be exptessed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899.