Dan Arthur Hayes

Dan Arthur Hayes, age 68 of Tallulah Falls, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 2, 1957, he was a son of Donald E. Hayes and the late Madeline Essie Mashburn Hayes.

Dan was a graduate of Tucker High School, Class of 1976, and an Eagle Scout. He worked alongside his father and family in their automotive dealership, Hayes Family Dealership, from 1978 until his retirement in 2021.

Dan moved to the mountains of Tallulah Falls in the 1990s, where he became an active and valued member of the community. Dan quickly became part of the heart of the Tallulah Falls community. Folks were drawn to his friendly, easygoing personality, and he had a deep, sincere care for those around him. He also proudly served as Mayor of Tallulah Falls for a short time.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his daughters, Donna Schwarz (Wes) and Marla Parker (Winston); brother, Ted Hayes (Janna’); grandchildren, Scarlet and Duke Schwarz; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 2025, from the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home with Rev. Matthew Butler officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Mountain Cemetery in Tallulah Falls.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Monday.

An online guest registry is available for the Hayes family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com.

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706) 778-8668 is in charge of arrangements.