Robert William Hayes

Robert William Hayes obituary, McKinney, TX

Robert William Hayes

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Robert Hayes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home, Inc. - Hustonville on Feb. 13, 2026.
Robert "Bob" William Hayes, 95, of McKinney passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Wapella, Illinois on February 4, 1931, he was the son of the late William Rufus and Delphia Harper Hayes. In addition to his parents, Bob was also preceded in death by a son, Brett Douglas Hayes.

Bob was a postal carrier for 37 years in Hustonville. He also worked for the Department of Agriculture and was a lifelong farmer. He loved hunting, fishing, collecting geodes, and just being outdoors. Bob was a United States Marines Veteran.
Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, DeLaine Adams Hayes of McKinney; sons, David (Gladys) Hayes of Nicholasville and Bruce (Dolly) Hayes of McKinney; brother, Bill (Tita) Hayes of Stanford; grandchildren: Lisa Fight of Waynesburg, Kevin Hayes of Stanford, and Adam (Spring) Hayes of Stanford; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday at W. L. Pruitt Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro. Seth Adamson and Bro. Mike Yocum officiating. Burial will be at McKinney Cemetery.
Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com.

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