Jack R. "Ray" Hayes

Jack R. "Ray" Hayes, 86, of Waterloo, IL, died September 16, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 11, 1938, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his children Gary (Robin) Hayes, Lisa Rhodes, and Tricia (Darrel) Headrick; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife Judith A. Hayes nee Nuesel; daughter Karen Sweet; son Keith "Kedo" Hayes; parents Raymond F. and Marjorie (nee Smithson) Hayes; brothers Gerry Hayes and Richard "Dickie" Hayes, sister Carol Marini; and half brother Bob Hayes.

Jack "Ray" was a member of Teamsters Local #100.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Helping Strays

Visitation:

4 PM to 8 PM Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

8 AM to 10 AM Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:

10 AM Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

 Pastor Brian Downs officiating

Interment will immediately follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, IL