Bernard L. Hayes Sr.
February 14, 1948 ~ January 22, 2022 (age 73) 73 Years Old
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Bernard L. Hayes Sr., 73, of Corning passed to be with his Lord at 7:30 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Genesis Perry County Medical Center.
He was born on Saturday, February 14, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of the late Leo Hayes and Mildred Havens Hayes.
He served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. Bernard received three purple hearts and was awarded the commendation for heroism and several other medals. Bernard was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ and attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lexington.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Edwards Hayes; two children, Carolyn (Brian) Crist and Bernard L. Hayes Jr.; six grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home where funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Burial with military honors will conclude at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with Bernard’s family please click the Tribute Wall tab on this page.
He was born on Saturday, February 14, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio the son of the late Leo Hayes and Mildred Havens Hayes.
He served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. Bernard received three purple hearts and was awarded the commendation for heroism and several other medals. Bernard was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ and attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lexington.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Edwards Hayes; two children, Carolyn (Brian) Crist and Bernard L. Hayes Jr.; six grandchildren; nine step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bernard was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home where funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M. Burial with military honors will conclude at the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with Bernard’s family please click the Tribute Wall tab on this page.
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