Gary LeRoy Hayes, 79, of Springfield, Illinois, died at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home.
Gary was born August 3, 1940 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William and Zola Thompson Hayes. He married Louise Hunter on November 15, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gary graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with the Clinton Railroad Company and previously for several manufacturing companies, including National Systems of Garage Ventilation, Firestone and Bunn. Gary was an avid John Wayne western fan, read the newspaper daily, enjoyed bowling and loved older cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Hayes.
Gary is survived by his wife, Louise Hayes of Springfield; daughter, Robin (husband, Martin) Harris of Springfield; grandchildren, Alicia (husband, Scott) Smith, Laura McLain, and Megan, Madelyn, Katelyn and Trey Harris; great-grandchildren, Hadleigh and Blair McLain and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary was born August 3, 1940 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William and Zola Thompson Hayes. He married Louise Hunter on November 15, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gary graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with the Clinton Railroad Company and previously for several manufacturing companies, including National Systems of Garage Ventilation, Firestone and Bunn. Gary was an avid John Wayne western fan, read the newspaper daily, enjoyed bowling and loved older cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Hayes.
Gary is survived by his wife, Louise Hayes of Springfield; daughter, Robin (husband, Martin) Harris of Springfield; grandchildren, Alicia (husband, Scott) Smith, Laura McLain, and Megan, Madelyn, Katelyn and Trey Harris; great-grandchildren, Hadleigh and Blair McLain and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary LeRoy Hayes, 79, of Springfield, Illinois, died at 8:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home.
Gary was born August 3, 1940 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William and Zola Thompson Hayes. He married Louise Hunter on November 15, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gary graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with the Clinton Railroad Company and previously for several manufacturing companies, including National Systems of Garage Ventilation, Firestone and Bunn. Gary was an avid John Wayne western fan, read the newspaper daily, enjoyed bowling and loved older cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Hayes.
Gary is survived by his wife, Louise Hayes of Springfield; daughter, Robin (husband, Martin) Harris of Springfield; grandchildren, Alicia (husband, Scott) Smith, Laura McLain, and Megan, Madelyn, Katelyn and Trey Harris; great-grandchildren, Hadleigh and Blair McLain and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Gary was born August 3, 1940 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of William and Zola Thompson Hayes. He married Louise Hunter on November 15, 1963 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Gary graduated from Maroa-Forsyth High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with the Clinton Railroad Company and previously for several manufacturing companies, including National Systems of Garage Ventilation, Firestone and Bunn. Gary was an avid John Wayne western fan, read the newspaper daily, enjoyed bowling and loved older cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Keith Hayes.
Gary is survived by his wife, Louise Hayes of Springfield; daughter, Robin (husband, Martin) Harris of Springfield; grandchildren, Alicia (husband, Scott) Smith, Laura McLain, and Megan, Madelyn, Katelyn and Trey Harris; great-grandchildren, Hadleigh and Blair McLain and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
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