He retired from Granite City Steel Mill in Illinois after 30 years and was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church in Warren. He enjoyed the outdoors, was a hunter, fisherman, gardener and loved the Lord, serving his Church. He was a loving dad, granddad and enjoyed his Christian friends, neighbors and family. He was the son of the late Ernest Hayes and Myrtle Herren Hayes and was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Crook Hayes.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Hayes and Timothy Hayes, both of Granite City, IL; two daughters, Brenda Hayes of Warren and Mary Beth Jones of Granite City, IL; one brother, James Hayes of Doniphan, MO; one sister, Shirley Mae Hart of California, MO; ten grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren.
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Teresa Adair Testa
Chandler, AZ Friday, February 15, 2013 Hayes family so sorry to hear of Mr Buddy passing, he will be missed, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Teresa and FamilyKaren Adair
Warren, AR Friday, February 15, 2013 Mr Buddy was a precious man. I loved him so much. Enjoyed sitting and talking to him and Ms Edith. They would call me all hours of the night and I didn't mind at all! I can hear her rejoicing when she saw him walk through the pearly gates. Prayers for the family.Tracy and Monica Nichols
Warren, AR Thursday, February 14, 2013 The family is in our thoughts and prayers.Stephen McKinney
Warren, AR Thursday, February 14, 2013 We loved "Little Buddy" dearly and he will me missed. He has been a member of our deer club for many years. See you when I get there Buddy, save me a good hunting spot.With Love,
Stephe, Annette, Kerri, Matthew McKinney