Avery Dean Hayes Sr.

Avery Dean Hayes Sr. was born November 10, 1955 to the late Conrad and Ardelia Hayes in Columbus, Ohio. He was a mechanic at Buckeye Steel for many years before he became disabled. He later moved to Vinton, Ohio to live with his fiancé, Marcella Gregory, until his death.

Avery is survived by a son, Avery Dean (Kristi) Hayes of Columbus; daughters, Mandie (Boug) Cohenour and Tyleena Hayes of Columbus, Ohio and Mandy Gregory of Bidwell, Ohio; seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandson. Also surviving are brothers: Winson (Gayle) Hayes, Clerl Hayes, Loyal (Cindy) Hayes and sisters: Coe (Jimmy) Gillette and Ellen (Jeff) Payne; sister-in-law, Debbie Hayes; best friend, Harold Sharp and many nieces, nephews, cousins and very close friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Conrad Hayes, sister, Karen Hayes and step-son, Shawn Gregory.

Funeral service will be conducted 4:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, 208 Main St, Vinton. Cremation will follow. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Friday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com