Gary L. Hayes, 78, of Washington passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Washington.

Gary, son of Stanley Hayes and wife Wilma (Patterson) was born July 30, 1943 in Washington.

On February 19, 2002 he was united in marriage to Gloria Maloney in Union.

Gary worked at Sunset Health Care in Union until his retirement. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Wilma Hayes and five siblings, Betty Morgan, Larry Hayes, Jerry Hayes, Terry Hayes and Pam Hayes.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Hayes of Washington; two step-children, Keith Schatzler and wife Tanya of Union and Sue Whitaker of Union; one brother, Tim Hayes and wife Rita; two brothers-in-law, Leroy Morgan of Washington and Bob Maloney and wife Lorena of Marthasville; two sisters in-law, Dana Hayes of Marthasville and Doris Reeder of Warrenton; five step grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas, Libby and husband Dakota, Lisa and Robert; one great-grandson, Hunter; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Cancer Society are preferred.