- Date Of Birth: January 12, 1936
- Date Of Death: June 4, 2015
- State: Illinois
William Orlando Hayes, Jr., 79, of Galesburg, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, June 04, 2015 at Heartland Health Care, Galesburg. Bill was born January 12, 1936 in Monmouth, the son of William Orlando and Theresa (Stevens) Hayes. He married Beverly Ann Munson on June 9, 1955 in Smithshire. She survives of Galesburg.
He is also survived by one Son, William Y. (Susan) Hayes of Galesburg; two daughters Sabrena M. Hayes of Lula, GA and Gwen Melton of Galesburg. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Jason and Lindsey Hayes, and Nathan Melton; and one great grandson, Patrick Hayes. Bill also has one brother and four sisters.
Bill worked construction in Galesburg for 30 years, helping construct many of the buildings in Galesburg. In his free time, Bill loved to go fishing, play cards, and spend time with his family. Bill also served in the US Army Reserves.
