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Steven Hayes Obituary
1967 - 2019
Steven E. Hayes, 51, of Chillicothe, passed away unexpectedly Tues., March 12, 2019 at Adena Regional Medical Center. He was born on Sept. 29, 1967 in Columbus. Steve worked for YRC Trucking the former Roadway Trucking for 32 years, was a member of the Teamsters Local 413 of Columbus, and currently a union steward. He loved hunting, spending time with his family, and enjoyed attending the First Wesleyan Church of Chillicothe, Ohio. Survived by his wife of 34 years, Karen S. (Davidson); son, Steven E. Hayes II (Meggan) of Chillicothe; daughter, Amanda (Jacob) Fisher of Chillicothe; parents, Rita J. Hayes of Chillicothe and Jack E. Hayes (Shirley) of Caldwell, Ohio; 4 grandchildren, Isaac, Gunnar, Journey Hayes, and Jaycee Fisher; sisters and brothers, Jackie Arnold of Hilliard, Matt Hayes (Trina) of Chillicothe, Ashley Hayes of Seneca Lake and Robert Hayes of Crooked Tree; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. The family will receive friends on Sat., March 16, 2019 from 12 noon until the time of Service at 2 p.m. in the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville, Ohio with Rev. Paul Minney officiating. Interment will follow in Dunkard Hill Cemetery, Ross County. A gathering of friends and family will follow at 2355 Walnut Creek Rd., Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Online condolences to olivercheekfuneralhome.com
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Todd Matulnik
April 15, 2019
I only met Steve a handful of times since I was new at YCR and our schedules never matched up often. But the times I met him he was a genuinely nice guy always willing to stop and help out new people like myself who really didn't know anything. He is definitely being missed by a lot of people.
Karen
March 27, 2019
I will always Love you!
A true family man & friend
Jerry Tomlin
March 16, 2019
Steve was a good man, that I've worked with for a while, he will be truly missed, my thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family.
He was a caring man & family man
I'll miss our conversations & fun times @ the truckers picnic we used to have
This is one of the last pics he sent me
Steve save a place for me in heaven.
March 15, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. Steve was a wonderful man. My husband and I worked with Steve at Roadway. He will be greatly missed. Harry and Cindi Donoho
Annette&Mark Allen
March 15, 2019
Sorry for your loss .Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Annette&Mark Allen
March 15, 2019
Sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Annette,Mark Allen
March 15, 2019
Sorry for your loss to the family. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Winegardners
March 14, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Deepest sympathy
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