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William Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Jr. William L. Hayes, Jr., age 55. Sunrise September 25, 1959 in Manhattan, NY and Sunset July 16, 2015 in Columbus, OH. William was a Veteran of The U.S. Airforce and attended The University of North Carolina and Montreat Anderson College. He was the founder of The Columbus Steel Boys. William was preceded in death by his parents Evelyn and William Hayes Sr. Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Lynne (James) Jones, Tia Hayes, Tiffany Hayes, Tamarah Hayes, Jade Perry, Jewell Perry And Jordan Howell; sons, William Hayes III and Taven Howell; sisters, Michelle Hayes and Shawnna Williams; brothers, Greg (Sharon) Clapp, Arthur Hayes and Kevin Hayes; eight grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation 10 a.m. and Funeral 11 a.m. Wednesday July 22, 2015 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flowers and offer condolences to The Hayes Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 19 to Jul. 20, 2015.

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Janiya Choate

July 16, 2025

10 years pawpaw omg :( I miss you so much hope heaven is lovely up there and I hope nayna is with you. i´m almost famous and i´m following my dreams ! ik you would be proud i love you <3

Janiya Choate

June 24, 2023

omg it´s been 8 years like i need you and nayna so bad but i miss you i wanna come visit you!

Janiya Choate

December 22, 2020

I miss you pawpaw its been 5 almost 6 years without you I love you so muchhh and i hope heaven is going good for you .

Anita Nesbitt

July 24, 2015

Remembering great childhood memories,curly top. Your neighbor, classmate Anita Nixon Nesbitt You'll see my brother there in heaven. Bragg passed April 1' 2015

Alia S

July 22, 2015

My condolences to the entire Hayes family and to Nikki, Jordy and Taven... I am so very sorry for your loss. Will was an awesome man and I was happy to have met him through you guys. I know he bought much joy to you all. May he rest in peace. You have my deepest sympathies..

Cassandra Jacobs Dawson

July 22, 2015

May the peace of God be with the entire Hayes Family!

mary porter

July 21, 2015

GOD WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GET THREW THIS TRYING TIME.

Sonya Casey

July 21, 2015

Keeping your family in prayer, hoping you can find conform in each other.

Johnnie White

July 21, 2015

William you can now look at all of us from another place which is not so far away. God keeps us all so close at heart because he loves us all as one big family. We love you brother.

Alice howard

July 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Michelle

Kimberly Coker

July 21, 2015

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mariah B

July 21, 2015

I'm sorry about your loss, may you and your family find comfort

Althea Crockett

July 20, 2015

Tiffany you are in our prayers everyday, may your heart be healed as you continue on . Just know you are not alone . Much love Donnie and Althea.

Michelle' Diaz

July 20, 2015

To my Hayes Family my heart is with you during your time of grieving . Know that my family and I will continue to pray for your strength daily ....

Shaundretta Boykins

July 20, 2015

To Tiffany Hayes and to the rest of the family and friends, my deepest condolences to you for your loss. I pray that the Lord comforts you as only He can and that you all find a peace that surpasses all understanding.

July 20, 2015

We were honored to have gotten to know Coach Hayes through him coaching my son's football team. He was great leader and inspired the boys with his love of the game. He will be missed but always remembered. -Lisa, Noah & Connor Dziatkowicz

The Eagle has Landed.

Herb USMC

July 20, 2015

RIP

Herb USMC

July 20, 2015

USAF Memorial

Herb USMC

July 20, 2015

Herb USMC

July 20, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

July 20, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service,William.. And Semper Fi.

Paula Eskridge

July 20, 2015

To the Hayes family I"m sorry for the lost of a Dear friend William Keeping the Family in Prayer at this time ...

July 20, 2015

May God sustain you and give you his peace at this time Hayes Family. Only time can ease all your pain and remember that William was loved, as this will help you to get through your daily life. God is near when our hearts are broken and He has provided His Word to comfort us in our times of distress. Always remember this. ROM 15:4 -- Sincerely, Lee

Mike Wolf

July 19, 2015

Coach Hayes was a tremendous man and leader of young athletes. He was a very special part of our son Joey's life. We will miss him, Mike and Alex Wolf

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