Larry Hayes

Larry Hayes
Dateline: Bethalto, Illinois
Larry E. Hayes, 87, passed away in his sleep on Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Hospital.
He was born on July 18, 1936, in Alton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Grace (White) Hayes; his sister, Marilyn (Susie) DeRuiter and his beloved daughter, Patricia Jane Hayes.
In addition to his beloved wife Judith (Cobb) Hayes, he is survived by his brother, Robert "Gus" Hayes; sons, Michael (Alice) Hayes, Greg (Valerie) Hayes; and his three granddaughters, Hallie, Caroline and Caty Jane.
Larry earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master of Arts Degree in Business from SIU-Carbondale. He spent the majority of his career at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing achieving the position of Director of Manufacturing before his retirement.
Larry enjoyed spending winters at their beautiful home in Naples, Florida with Judy, and he loved their numerous international trips together. He was an avid Fighting Illini fan and 26 year football season ticket holder. He enjoyed many years reading poolside at their home on Northmoor in East Alton, Canadian fishing trips with his sons and friends, family pheasant hunting trips in Iowa and the last 25 years enjoying their Bethalto home. Larry put his family first and he cherished his countless friendships.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Wood River with Fr. Don Wolford celebrant.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, Missouri Chapter, 16100 Chesterfield Parkway W, Suite 125, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.