William Hayes

William R Hayes, age 79, died at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born October 18, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Eleanor Hayes. Bill served in the USN from 1956-1960. His many talents included woodworking, furniture making, matting and framing, and most importantly caretaking for his six grandchildren until they were off on there own. They will fondly miss him. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his children, William (Ann), Kellie Haines (Dan), and Michael (Julie); grandchildren, Samuel, Nicholas, Halle, Zachary, Madison, and Charlie; and brothers, David and Thomas. The family welcomes friends and family to celebrate Bill's life on September 8, 2019, at Lowell Arts, 223 West Main, Lowell, MI from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids, Mercy Health Lacks Cancer Center, Spectrum Health Hospice, Lowell Arts or Shiawassee Arts Center, Owosso, MI. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of William Hayes, please visit our flower store.