Albert “Butch” E. Hayes Sr., age 87 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 3:30 AM at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Greenville, Ohio. He was born June 24, 1923 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late Fredrick & Daisy (Parker) Hayes. He retired in 1980 as supervisor of shipping for Sheller Globe after 22 years. He served in the Army during World War II. He loved gardening & Florida in retirement & he was a great cook.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Wife: Lenora Mae (Marker) Hayes; & Brothers & Sisters.
He is survived by his children & spouses: Barbara & John Fletcher of Greenville, Albert “Butch” E. & Kathy Hayes Jr. of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jack Hayes of Tipp City, Ohio, Mike & Terri Hayes of Arcanum, Dave & Trisha Hayes of Greenville; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; Sister: Wanda Bennett of Greenville; Special Friend: Frances Wilson.
Services will be held on Friday May 27, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Lowell Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
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