Oliver Raymond Hayes

Oliver Raymond Hayes was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 30, 1927, to Clarence Hayes and Anna Hayes (Smith). He was the last survivor of 10 siblings. He graduated from Howard Kennedy Elementary School and thereafter, he attended Technical High School.

Oliver enlisted in the Army at the age of 18. He served and was honorably discharged in World War II and the Korean War. After the war, Oliver had 2 sons, then he met the love of his life Helen M. McDougald in 1955 whom he married in 1957, who also had 2 sons & together they had a daughter. As a family man, he raised his children with his wife of 36 years before she passed away in 1993. Oliver provided for his family working at Wilson’s & Swift meatpacking plants on the beef boning production line where he retired after 40 years.

Oliver left us on January 11, 2021, at the age of 93, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend who will be deeply missed by all. Oliver enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards with friends. He often would like to have family gatherings on holidays & good times with friends in his garage.

Oliver is preceded in death by his wife, Helen M. Hayes, and sons, Michael Hayes & Marvin (Deacon) Hayes.

Oliver is survived by their daughter Helen O. Hayes, Sons; Rochelle Gordon and David James, Daughters in law; Diana Hayes & Martha Hayes; Grandchildren, Michelle Hayes, Dawaune Hayes, Denise Hayes & Michael Lawrence Hayes; With a host of great grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren & several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held  1:00 PM  Friday (1/22/2021) at Roeder Mortuary (4932 Ames Ave) with visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.