George Hayes Obituary
He was born Nov. 14, 1939, in West Frankfort.
He was a retired coal miner, having worked at Freeman United 6. He was a member of UMWA and was a veteran of the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Sam Hayes; and two sisters, Cheria McReaken and Neva Drake.
Survivors include his wife, Shannon Hayes of Stiritz; son, Phillip Hayes of Benton; daughter, Michelle Davis of Zeigler; three grandchildren; sister, Ruby Herron of West Frankfort; and two brothers, Harvey Hayes of West Frankfort and Otis Hayes and wife, Shirley, of Muncie, Ind.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Union Funeral Home in West Frankfort. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at Union Funeral Home.
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Amy and RC
October 17, 2007
I will always remember our fishing and camping times. We loved talking with George at the Holiday gatherings for work. The stories he would tell us about Shannon. It would always be a great evening. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We are going to miss Him. You have our love and prayers, Shannon.
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Dan & Miranda Shepherd
October 17, 2007
May God be with you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Carrie English
October 15, 2007
We wish that we could have been there with you all! I wish that I had more of an opportunity to get to know George a little better. But, while George and Shannon were here in Florida visiting, I did get to have a heart to heart with him and he was a good man! Rob has shared many stories of him going hunting with George and Shannon. We all have a special place in our hearts for George. He will be missed and remembered!
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