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Gary Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Gary R. January 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Paula J. Hayes (nee Meatte); dearest father of Jeffrey R. (Marlena) and Rebecca Hayes; grandfather of Bailey and Ellie Hayes; brother of Mike (Claire) & John (Robin) Hayes, JoAnn (Joe) Schuessel and the late Kathleen Hart; brotherin-law of Ken Hart; beloved son of the late William and Mary Ann (nee Scharitz) Hayes and son-inlaw of Luke and Charlotte (nee McCrate) Meatte; our dear uncle and great Uncle Knucklehead to 71 nieces and nephews and friend to many. Mr. Hayes was a member of Manchester Elks Lodge #2058. Services: Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2012 at King of Kings Lutheran Church 13765 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017. Visitation O'SULLIVAN MUCKLE MORTUARY 13996 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017 Thursday 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Daniel Kids Foundation or St. Patrick's Center preferred.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 26, 2012.

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Tom Kozlowski (Koz)

January 20, 2025

Remembering you buddy! RIP

Tom Kozlowski

January 20, 2021

Remembering you this day, my friend! Lots of good memories of our youth.

John Buckner

January 30, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Tom Kozlowski

January 26, 2012

So sorry for you loss, Paula. Gary was a childhood friend of mine...we actually skipped school together in 1st grade. He helped me get a couple of my 1st jobs as a teenage. I will make it by tonight to pay my respects. God bless you and the family, keeping you in His care.

Tom Kozlowski

January 26, 2012

Paula
Sorry about Gary. We will always remember his good sence of humor and smoked turkey at the lodge.

Larry and Lu George

January 26, 2012

Paula I am so sorry about youuuuuuuur loss I know he will be missed what a nice guy.
My prayers are with you & you family
Mary Lou Robinson

January 26, 2012

Paula
I am so sorry to hear about Gary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you guys.
Sandy Beye Massey

Elizabeth Browning

January 26, 2012

Dear Paula and Family,
So sorry to hear about Gary. My sympathies and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Beth Browning
Manchester Elks #2058

Paul Jackson

January 26, 2012

John - So sorry to learn of this sad news. My heart goes out to you and your family, and you are in my thoughts and prayers. - PJ

Paul Acsay

January 26, 2012

Watching Green Bay Packers football in your basement thick with Tareyton cigarette smoke and hearing your Dad "Earthquake" walking across the kitchen floor wondering if the house would collapse.
Nativity School, Post 1, McBride

We'll be reminiscing soon enough
Paul

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