Francis J. Jay Hayes Jr.

Francis J. ""Jay"" Hayes Jr., 79, of Zaleski, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. He was born January 17, 1932 in Zaleski, Ohio son of the late Francis J. and Alice Bolen Hayes Sr. Jay was married to Barbara Chapman Hayes, who survives.

He retired as a heavy equipment operator from AEP, was a Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Zaleski and was a member of IBEW Union.

Jay is survived by a son, Michael Jay Chad Elkins Hayes of Bonita Springs, Florida; a daughter, Joanna ""Joey"" Michael Miller of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Justin Lindsey Miller, Christopher and Brittany Miller all of Gallipolis; sisters, Margaret Woods of Columbus, Helen West of Wapaloneta, Ohio, Marilyn West and Kate Molihan both of Zaleski and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Hayes and sister, Marie Colborne.

Funeral mass will be held 11 A.M., Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Zaleski with Father Joseph Trapp and Father Richard Engle officiating. Interment will be in St. Sylvester Catholic Church Cemetery, Zaleski. Friends may call at the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur on Sunday, from 6-8 P.M. where a rosary service will be held at 7:30 P.M.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Francis J. ""Jay"" Hayes Jr., to St. Sylvester Catholic Church, P.O. Box 264, Zaleski, Ohio 45698.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com