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Remembering Paul: An artist. A master craftsman

He was a true wordsmith. Paul Hayes was a master craftsman at his chosen profession
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The service for Paul B. Hayes (photo, left) is at 1pmCT, today, Friday, December 7, 2012, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. The traditional quiet reserved for services for one of his stature fell over the town before noon, today. - EW


By Mike Watson

He was an artist. Paul Hayes was a master craftsman when it came to his chosen profession. Much like a master cabinet maker can choose a tree in the woods, follow it from stump to plank, then, as if by magic, turn that into a fine piece of furniture that any discerning person would want to grace their home.


Paul could take any piece of information and turn it into a great piece of journalism. Many were the time he and I would talk for a minute or two, often amid a throng of people, then later he would have an item in his column, or as a separate story, referencing our conversation, all without making a single note. He was a true wordsmith in that respect.

I shall miss Paul and, in particular, his support and inspiration, for I often lagged in enthusiasm with my weekly column, but he could prod me on as few others have been able to do. Rest in Peace Paul. - MW

About: Paul Barry Hayes, Adair County, KY (1953-2012)




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