Dirt Dobber has died

[Gorilla]

sad day to all. Prayers to the family

 

[consitter]

He was a regular on the late nighters thread. Wow, I'm going to miss him. Prayers to his wife and any other family.

 

[Downtown Cowtown]

Better to die a heroes death than on a bed of cancer.
Prayers sent.

 

[DblTrbl]

Very sad news. It speaks volumes of the man....shows the love he held for his wife as he gave the ultimate sacrifice when he attempted to save her.

A true hero!!

RIP and may God look over your family.

 

[Motorcycle Mike]

Info copied from vtxoa.com
Jim is at the Cornerstone funeral home in Ider AL

http://www.cornerstonefuneralchapel....=1&fh_id=13585

Visitation at this time is planned for Friday 10/23 and the funeral will be Saturday afternoon.
There will be a military/PGR group for a motorcycle escort and of course all his friends here that can make it are welcome to ride and or attend the funeral.
Visitation Friday from 2pm to 8pm
Visitation Saturday from 9am to 4pm Funeral at 4pm.

I know that his family not only lost him in the fire but they lost everything else too. Not sure if there is a place where donations are being collected or one of those deals on social media set up yet but I'll see what I can find out about that too. I'm sure any help by his friends here will be appreciated.

 

[ol' school]

Thoughts and prayers for his wife and family...

 

[ride3]

Have always enjoyed his posts. Condolences go out to his family and may he RIP..

 

[Sunman]

Sad, sad news. Didn't know DD except on Trike Talk but really enjoyed reading his posts. Condolences and prayers to his family.

Sunman

 

[LilDirtDobber]

DirtDobber Thank you from the family

I am Jim Hayes's AKA DirtDobber daughter Jennifer. I want to personally thank everyone for the very kind words. You all are exactly right my Daddy was a very kind and generous man to everyone and would do anything he could. I can remember many times that I would call him and he would tell me that he would have to call me back because he was busy on his "motor bike" forums. He loved his bikes and everyone around him very much. He is already greatly missed and loved very very much. A angel gained their wings and he is with the rest of our loved ones now where he is no longer in pain. I am very lost without him! Lastly if anyone needs further information about the arrangements or how to get there feel free to contact me via cell at 423-602-3824

 

[Hannigan Motorsports]

Most sincere condolences from all of us at Hannigan Motorsports. He will be missed in the motorcycle community. Prayers are with his family.

 

[olddawg]

Very Sad Prayers .

 

[Rollin Thunder]

I;m SO Sorry to hear this. MY Heart goes out to the family. .. I HATE hearing about thing like this. Make you stop and think how quick it all can end for anyone of us. SAD .....Very Sad

 

[Solidbob]

I know this has been said but there are links on this page for Donations....

Obituaries James "Jim" Franklin Hayes (February 20, 1950 - October 21, 2015) Send Flowers Sign Guest Book | Send Private Condolences | Send Sympathy Card James Franklin "Jim" Hayes, age 65 of Pisgah died Wednesday, October 21 at UAB. Funeral services are Saturday ay 4 pm ct at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Roger Little and Bro. Rick Freeman officiating. Burial will follow in Smith cemetery with Military Honors. Family will receive friends from 2 to 8 pm Friday and 9 am until service time on Saturday. Survivors include wife, Dana Guinn Hayes, daughters, Jennifer Luttman(Jason), Brianna Centers, son, Brandon Centers, grandchildren, John Hallman(Courtney), Matthew Edmondson, Ryan Landrum, Keith Hayes, Anthony Miles and Paige Miles. Mr. Hayes was a Disabled Vietnam Veteran and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Rosalie Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Tena Taylor Hayes and daughter, Gina Miles.

 

[Phu Cat]

I didn't know Jim, but seeing where he went in to rescue his wife tells me all I need to know about him. May he rest in peace with the Lord.

PC

 

[Hot Rod 1]

Very sad ! Prayers and condolences to his family & friends !

 

[Doc*]

I never met him but conversed by PMs and on forums. Prayers sent to his family. He will be missed on the forums as well as in life. Continue to Ride Safe in this final journey my friend. Doc​

 

[Bikerbozo]

My condolences.

 

[BOXX3R]

​R.I.P.

 

[87Trike1200]

So sad to hear the news. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends...

 

[Ray55]

R I P Dirtdobber

 

[Trail Blazer]

so sad

so sad, prayers for his family

 

[Doug D.]

Good thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.

 

[LilDirtDobber]

Thank you!!

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers! They are much appreciated by all of us.

 

[Pegasus1300]

I can't believe this! He was just posting a few days agther then here I did not know him but as much as he will be missed here I know his family and friends are really missing him. Goodbye DD,and God pless your family.

 

[consitter]

Thank you everyone for the thoughts and prayers! They are much appreciated by all of us.

Just went back and saw that you are his daughter...It's an honor that you have came on here and joined us.

Don't be a stranger!!

 

[DTR 11TG]

that is just so sad to hear about, I always enjoyed his posts & comments

 

[Rosy]

NH sends their condolences to his Family.
He will rest in peace!
Rosy

 

[Firea100]

​Warm thoughts and prayers from East China Mi.

 

[retread83]

Condolences to his family, so sad.