Fred Matthews, retired YMCA exec.; Howard Hayes and Atty. Steve Pugh were among well wishers at a tribute given for Hayes. Hayes, an avid golfer, made his mark as a Drug Enforcement Administration agent.

Conrad Worrill, Ph.D, activist and educator; Howard Hayes; Barbara, Hayes’ wife and Johnny Marsh. Hayes and his friend, Marsh, attended Central State University in Ohio.

L-R Howard Hayes with friends and family members, Ann Mosley, aunt; Ronnie Mosley, nephew; Taylor Johnson, advisory college coach and Dwight Mosley, cousin.