Clyde Leon Hayes

Clyde Leon Hayes was born October 5, 1946, to Ernest and Anna (Miner) Hayes. He was born on the family farm in Greeley, Missouri. Clyde grew up in Bunker and graduated from Bunker High School. It was there that he met the love of his life, Carol Ann Sullivan. On February 13, 1965, Clyde and Carol were united in marriage and shared the next fifty-nine years together creating lasting memories before her passing June 2, 2024. They were blessed with two children: Mark and Shelley and raised their family in Viburnum. At the age of eighteen, Clyde started working at Doe Run where dedicated thirty-seven years before retiring at the young age of fifty-five. In his retirement, he continued to stay active and involved in the community he loved. Clyde helped establish the Quad City Fire Protection District. He also served on the Steelville Telephone Exchange Board of Directors and went on several convention trips. Clyde was a true outdoorsman, he enjoyed mowing his yard and would often mow three times a week. He kept it immaculate and was known for his determination to keep it that way. Clyde was an excellent woodsman. He loved to go fishing and deer hunting and passed down that love to his son. He absolutely treasured his pheasant hunting trips in the fall. Clyde was a family man and had a close bond with his siblings. They would meet for lunch and play a friendly card game as often as they could. He loved spending time with his granddaughters, they were his world, and he adored them. Clyde was a member of the Masonic Rolla Lodge #213 and a previous member of Lebanon Lodge #77 and Eminence Lodge #607 where he was raised to Master Mason on October 2, 1971, and earned his fifty-year pin. Clyde was a man of great faith. He enjoyed the worship at the First Baptist Church in Rolla and previously attended the First Baptist Church in Viburnum. Clyde entered eternal rest July 28, 2024, in Bolivar, Missouri, at the age of seventy-seven years. Left behind to treasure his memory include his loving children: Mark Hayes and wife Lani of Bolivar, MO and Shelley Turner and husband Aaron of California, MO; siblings: Joe Hayes of Salem, MO and Ann Ritter and husband Wilburn of Rolla, MO; granddaughters: Shelby Hayes of Kirkland, WA and Kaitlyn Turner of Rogersville, MO; extended family and dear friends. Preceding him death were his loving wife: Carol Hayes; parents: Ernest and Anna Hayes; and siblings: Ivan Ray Hayes, Arzetta Smith, and Harry Hayes. His legacy of service, love for the Lord, and dedication to family and community will be remembered and cherished forever. Clyde will be deeply missed. Funeral Services with a Masonic Service for Clyde Leon Hayes were held Saturday, August 3, 2024, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Bruce Wade officiating. Special Music was provided by the Morton Family singing “What A Day That Will Be” and “Amazing Grace”. Serving as Pallbearers were his loving family and dear friends. Burial was in the Crossville Cemetery, Bunker, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Clyde Hayes to the Crossville Cemetery and left with Wilson Mortuary. Memorial Envelopes will be available. Online Condolences may be left at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Clyde Leon Hayes

October 5, 1946 - July 28, 2024