DRYDEN, VA - Richard Hayes of Dryden, VA affectionately known as Dickie, was born in Leona Mines, VA on Sunday, October 1, 1944 and entered through the pearly gates walking on streets of gold on Sunday, May 19, 2019. He was 74 years old, a member of the Dryden Baptist Church and eldest of 5 siblings. Although disabled from an early age, he was very civic minded and served his county and neighbors passionatley.