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Christy Charles "Chris" Hayes

Christy Hayes Obituary

HAYES Christy "Chris" Charles Hayes, 63, of Orient, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Grant Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born January 24, 1942 in Columbus, the only child of Christy S. and Vivian O. Hayes. Chris was truly an inspiration to each individual he met. A devout family man, he considered his family to be his greatest accomplishment. His loyalty, unwavering stability and true devotion to each endeavor was always an example for others. Chris retired from the Columbus Department of Police after 33 years of dedicated service. He proudly oversaw PAL, and he educated others in the soundness of body and mind and the importance of physical fitness. For the last 10 years of his career, Chris served with the Marine Police at Griggs Reservoir. Chris took pride in treating all people equally. He had great compassion for the common man. This compassion shined thru his work at the Alvis Halfway House where he was lovingly called "Block Cop". His love of physical fitness was evident in many of his hobbies which included wrestling, water skiing, competitive speed boat racing and skeet and trap shooting. His strong competitiveness was what drove him throughout his life. Chris is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 40 years, Sandra S. Hayes; beloved children, Kristen (Jeffrey) Benson of Bexley, Audra Hayes of Galloway and Christian (Gail) Hayes of Worthington; precious grandchildren, Kyle, Ava and Blake; special cousins, Richard Hayes, David Hayes, Tom Hudson, Peggy Shafar and Tom and Marge Littleton; dear family friend, Sue Swisher and countless friends. Calling hours 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Thursday at the SCHOEDINGER NORRIS CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, where his funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2005 with Pastor Tom Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. FOP service 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Chris's memory to the Alvis House, P. O. Box 6868, Columbus, OH 43205 or to the charity of your choice. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send email condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Christy Hayes

34 Entries

Jerry Bussard

March 24, 2024

I graduated from the Columbus Police Academy with Christy and then worked with him from the 10th, 15th precinct on the west side. He was a wonderful man and a great human being. Everybody respected and loved Christy for his quick wit and friendly demeanor. Rest in well-deserved peace, my friend.

Jim Barker

October 3, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. I just heard about it today. I remember the one time he and I talked non-stop for over an hour about old cars that we each had and ones we loved.

It was a common interest for us and I enjoyed the conversation and his company. I know he will be missed. My prayers and with all of you.

Jim Barker

Vicki Malone

September 12, 2005

To the Hayes family. Just thought I'd share a quick story. Years ago Chris and a friend stopped by to see how I was doing after my house had been broken into. I had just made a plate of chocolate chip cookies, a quadruple batch, and of course set the rather large turkey platter on which they were cooling on the sofa table and offered them to Chris and Ron. Chris ate EVERY cookie I had made! I guess it took a lot of fuel for those huge biceps! Thank God for people like your husband and father. Too bad there aren't more like him around. Sincerely, Mrs. Vicki Malone

Janie Armstrong

September 8, 2005

I was so sorry to hear Chris had passed away. You have my deepest sympathy. I knew Chris through the Columbus Division of Police where I am a Dispatcher. He was a good police officer and a wonderful role model. He was calm,confident and kind. You should be extremely proud of his accomplishments and the way he lived his life.

DENNY GARVER

September 8, 2005

TO THE HAYES FAMILY,

YOU MAY RECALL YEARS AGO READERS DIGEST HAD A MONTHLY ENTREE TITTLED "MY MOST UNFORGETABLE CHACTER". CHRIS IS EXACTLY THAT TO ME.

Kim White

September 8, 2005

Dear Sandy,Audie,Krissy and Skeeter

I'm so sorry for your loss.

We will always remember Chris and hold his memory in our hearts forever.

God Bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow.

Love Kimmie

Jim and Sue Dodson

September 8, 2005

Sandy and family,

We are saddened by the news of Chris's passing. We will miss seeing him cruise Hiner Road in his Chevelles! We are glad to help in any way we can.

Your "horsey" neighbors..Jim and Sue

Debby Mumper

September 8, 2005

Dear Sandra, Chrisy, Skeeter, & Audi,

I was very sad to hear the news about Chris. What a wonderful person he was and something special. I know your Dad & Frank are giving God some problems, now that they are together, no doubt teach him a thing or two also.

All my Love Debby Mumper

Betty Dolder

September 8, 2005

Dearest Hayes Family,

I know your husband/father threw his wonderful work with the Police Department. I am a dispatcher with the Department and have known, and heard many great things of his dedication to his chosen profession. How lucky you all were to have had such a wonderful role model in your lives. I extend my deepest sympathy to all for your loss

Lori (Morgan) Cox

September 8, 2005

To the Hayes Family: I knew Chris not only as 'Audie's dad' growing up, but as a fellow officer at CPD. He always had a smile and a story to share - just a great person. My prayers are with you all.

Charles Emery

September 8, 2005

My wife and I are deeply saddened by the passing of this fine gentleman and excellent officer. I will always remember Chris' distinctive on-air presence, his voice on the police radio was always calm, polite and with a touch of dry subtle humor. He was one of the very special officers.

(CPD retired)

Robert Peebles

September 8, 2005

Sandy:

Mary Jane and I both send our sincere condolensces. We are quite sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda Cash

September 8, 2005

Sandy,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss, I recently lost Bob to cancer. His death was also sudden and my heart goes out to you and your children. Chris was loved by all the children he helped at the PAL center when Bob was there. I just wanted you to know you and your family are in my prayers.

Brenda Cash

David Tague

September 8, 2005

Krissy, Audi & Skeeter,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. The obituary that your family wrote was a wonderful tribute to the type of person your father was. He truly was an inspiration to many; I know he was to me. I was very proud to have known him for over 20 years. He was a man of great character, inner strength and integrity, and he will be missed by so many.

I will always remember him with a smile, as I recall all of the wonderful stories he shared with us over the years.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom,

Stretch-it-out

Carol (Boling) & Richard Short

September 7, 2005

Can't tell you how sorry I was to see that Chris had passed away. Chris always had a smile for everyone and a true concern for how you were doing. We pray that God will give you strength through the days ahead.

barbara waits

September 7, 2005

Dear Audie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep always in your heart the many loving memories that you have of your dad.

Sincerely,

Ray and Barbara Waits

Kristi Wright

September 7, 2005

Dear Audie,Chrissy,Skeeter and Sandra and family....My heart goes out to you right now, know that you are truly loved. What a great guy Chris was to be around and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Anne Booten

September 7, 2005

Sandy & family -

I'm sorry for your loss - I know words are not great comfort at a time like this but hope you know our hearts & thoughts are with you.

Anne Booten

Jeffrey Thal

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandra and Family,

I am so sorry to learn about the passing of your loved one, Chris Hayes. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.

Tonya Walters

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandra, We appreciate you letting us know of your recent loss. Dana and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Through the years, Dana has always commented on what a great guy Chris is. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tonya and Dana Walters

Charles ( Chuck ) Kistler

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandy and Family

I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear about Chris. He was one of the best friends and fellow offices I could have ever known. He will be missed greatly and thought of often.

My family and I will be praying for all of you now and in the future.

Chuck and Sherry Kistler

Glenn Eggleston (Sgt. Retired)

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandy, I am very sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I knew him from CPD,He was always there for you when needed. I will miss him,He was a friend

Joy Schulz

September 7, 2005

Audie,

I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of you father.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Allen & Anne Isenberg

September 7, 2005

Dear Saundra, Chris, Audie and Chrissy,

Sincere condolences on your loss. Please accept our sympathy and know that our thoughts are with you.

Love, Allen & Anne

Chuck and Luann Siemon

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandi..I do not know what to say ....my heart goes out to you....life is so short and one never knows when God will call us home. What a difference a day or a moment makes in our lives. Chris was no stranger to that as you know, with all his past brushes with death. God is a God of love, Grace and Mercy. He loves each one of us unconditionally. This world is full of pain, suffering,sorrow, death and evil in all kinds of form. I pray right now that he is in Heaven with his friends and family that went before him and they are rejoicing with him before the Lord. That thought still leaves us here on earth without him and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Chris touched a lot of lives and all of us are better people because of Chris's love for life and positive attitude and determination. He never met a stranger...what a great gift! I only wish I had the seen him before he left this world as it has been several years since I talked with him.

Sandi...our prayers will be for you and your family as you go through this time. I pray that even in death that Chris will touch lives through you and your family and all that he did for people. We all need Jesus and time is short!!!!!

In Tears

Chuck and LuAnn

Psalm 120:1 "In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me"

Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

When we draw our final breath, the question will not be who we are but who we've been. Not how much we've got, but how much we've given. Not if we've won, but if we've run. Not if we were a success, but if we were a servant.

2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Sherri Greene

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandy,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please tell the children that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I'll always remember when Chris took us for a ride in his jallopy. He was so proud of his automobile and enjoyed taking us for a spin. That was a great day!

Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. My heart is just breaking for all of you.

Sincerely,

Sherri Greene

Harry & Nancy Coder

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandra:

I'm still in shock and very deeply saddened of the loss of Chris. I keep thinking of the day I taught him to barefoot ski. He wouldn't give up until he accomplished it. Chris made a comfortable place in the boat for my wife and new born son and said, "Now, lets get down to business". I have great memories of us working together in the police department. There was aways laughter when he was around. Thank God for the great memories I have to keep him with me throughout my life. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Johnny & Michele Snyder

September 7, 2005

To The Hayes Family,

PaPa Hayes was truly an Inspiration to the Community and to All of those who were Blessed to know him. Our Sincere Wishes and Many Prayers go out to you all. May you find Strength and Comfort in knowing his Goodness will be Honored by Our Lord and his place in Heaven will be Fulfilled. God Bless Your Family.

With Love, Johnny, Michele & Family

Janet Holt

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandy and family,

Our deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

With Love,

Janet, Lisa, Mindy, and Gus

Tina Holschbach

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandy and family,

Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Chris will live in the hearts of many.

Love, Tina & Kirsten

Peggy Williamson

September 7, 2005

To the Hayes family. We are sooo sorry for your loss. May you know you are being kept in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep his arms around you now and always,

Peggy Williamson and Lori Csaszar

Shirley Nowak

September 7, 2005

Dear Friends - my heart goes out to you. I remember Chris as a really nice person that I enjoyed talking with. Shirley

Dawn Purtlebaugh

September 7, 2005

Mom, Krissy, Audie & Skeeter, my thoughts and hugs to all of you. Your dad was the best. I just saw him at Lilly's a couple of months ago and he looked great as usual. We are all thinking of you and your families.

Love,

Dawn (Kesig) Purtlebaugh

Jerry Ziglar

September 7, 2005

Dear Sandra,

Just a note to convey our deepest sympathy in your loss. I knew Chris in 1968 while working at the Ohio Penitentiary and again as a police officer. I know he will be missed.

Sincerely,

Jerry and Arleen Ziglar

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