William Howard Hayes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

To view a video tribute to Mr.Hayes, click here https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/K5HQZHLGN5SCG25YWilliam Howard "Bill" Hayes, 74 of Salem passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at United Hospital Center, Bridgeport after a sudden illness. He was born on June 24, 1943 at Clarksburg the oldest son of Gertrude Leonard Hayes of Salem and the late Howard L. Hayes. He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Ford Hayes whom he married on West Virginia's 100th birthday, June 20, 1963, his beloved sons, William "Todd" Hayes and wife Bridget Cooper Hayes and Michael "Chad" Hayes, Salem, three grandsons, Hunter C., Holden B., and Heston R. Hayes, siblings, James E. Hayes, Harold L. Hayes, Patricia Kay Davis and Dennis L. Hayes, Salem, Regina M. Riley, Hartsville, S.C. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, T. Harlan Hayes, and Kenneth D. Hayes. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Salem High School and a 1976 graduate of Salem College. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Anchorage, AK from 1968 to 1970. He retired from UCAR in 2000 with 27 year's service. Bill was Past Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias Lodge #70, Salem and served as Grand Chancellor in the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge in 1993-94. He obtained the title of SIR William H. Hayes in the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge which is the highest honor attainable. Bill served as the secretary/treasurer of the K of P Cemetery. He was the chairman of the Trustees of the Grand Lodge of the K of P of the Grand Domain of West Virginia. He has enjoyed making and selling apple butter for the K of P Lodge #70 for the Salem Apple Butter Festival since 1996. Bill was also a member of the Tau Temple 169 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan and served as the treasurer for many years. He served on the board of the Sportsman's Lake Club and was a member of the Salem Hunt Club. Bill was a member of the Reynoldsville Baptist Church and was baptized by his nephew Jon Hayes. He was an avid and knowledgeable collector of all things antique and especially loved collecting post cards. "Pap" dedicated his retirement years to his dearly beloved grandsons, Hunter, Holden and Heston; they were the joy of his life. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted in the Harbert Funeral home 287 W. Main St. Salem on Monday, February 5, 2018 at 11a.m. with Pastor Jon Hayes presiding. Interment will follow in the K of P Memorial Park with full military honors being accorded by the Combined Doddridge County Veterans Organizations. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, February 4, 2018 from 2-8 p.m. Harbert Funeral Home is privileged to serve the Hayes family.

William Howard Hayes

June 24, 1943 - February 1, 2018