McKinley Hayes' Obituary
McKinley Hayes, Jr., 67, of Decatur, IL. passed away on June 1, 2017. McKinley was born on April 1, 1950, in Sunflower, MS. to McKinley Hayes, Sr. and Estella (Marshall) Hayes whom both preceded him in death along with 2 sisters.
McKinley graduated from Eisenhower High School and held various jobs with his last being a Supervisor at Fire Stone. McKinley served in the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart.
He is survived by his sister Lillie Hunt (David), brother William Hayes, sisters Pinkie O’Neal (Wilbur), Gloria Jones (Timothy) Frankie Hayes, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM, Monday, June 12, 2017, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Visitation will start at 10:30 AM before services. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62707.
The family of McKinley Hayes Jr. “Junior” has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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