Bill Hays

William Hays Canton William Bill D. Hays, 91, of Canton, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born on December 22, 1923 in Canton to Verne and Lela OBrien Hays. He married Peggy L. Tuckey on November 17, 1952 in Grenada, MS. She survives. Also surviving is his sister in law Judy Hays of San Antonio, TX and his niece Susan Henimeier. He was preceded in death by his brother, T.C. Hays and one niece Christine Henimeier. Bill attended Canton Schools and the University of Iowa in Iowa City before serving in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. After the war he returned to Canton and worked for International Harvester from which he retired in 1982 with 37 years of service. He was a member of the Mohammad Temple of the Shrine, Masonic Lodge #734, Canton American Legion and its 40 et 8, Elks Lodge #626 and the 1st Christian Church in Canton where he was the longest living member. Bill and Peggy loved to travel and always enjoyed spending the summer in Michigan at their cottage on the lake. Bill was a great man and anyone who knew him was blessed. He always had a smile and a good word. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 24, ...[more]

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5, from 9 am-11am, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a Masonic service at 11 A.M. at the funeral home. A funeral service will follow with the burial with military honors at the White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital or to his church. To view Bills tribute video or to leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com