In Memory

Steve Hayes - Class Of 1981

Steve Hayes

Steven E. Hayes, 54, of Dundas, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville, IN.  He was born on March 9, 1963 in Olney, IL., the son of Donald Eugene and Ella Marie (Thomas) Hayes.  He married Kayla (Walker) on October 16, 1982, in Chauncey, IL.  She survives him.

Steve worked at Jabat Inc. for nearly 20 years. He was an avid bluegrass musician since he was 10 years old. He enjoyed playing guitar, banjo, trumpet, as well as many other instruments. Steve played in bluegrass circles in the Boonville and Evansville area. Steve took pleasure in spending time on his homestead in Dundas. He enjoyed hunting and remodeling his smokehouse. Steve was all about his family and loving on his grandchildren. He took great pride in all of his children and his wife of 35 years.

Steve is survived by his wife, Kayla Hayes of Dundas; sons, Johnny Hayes and wife Samantha of St. Mary's, GA; and Terry Hayes and his partner Keri of Dundas; daughter, Danielle Delks and husband Caleb of Claremont; grandchildren, Cheyenne, Dalton, Paisley, and Shayllen Hayes; brother, Bob Hayes and wife Mary of Olney; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Terry Hayes.

Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Full Military Rites will be performed at the graveside.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home obituary & photo – November 22, 2017