Ron was born in Douglas October 11, 1940 to Charles and Lydia (Rutherford) Hayes.
In his spare time he enjoyed his winters in Florida or snowmobiling in Michigan. He also enjoyed golfing, go-carting, mud running, tinkering on vehicles and his famous Thursday night gatherings in his garage with family and friends. Ron was a key member of the “Hayes Racing Sprint Car Team” that included his nephew David (Janna) Hayes and good friend Jeff (Cathy) DeRidder. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and Detroit Lions football. Ron enjoyed going to breakfast at James St. Inn several times a week with his cousin Red (Robert Hall) for many years. The waitresses all loved him and always looked forward to seeing him. Ron was also a member of the Moose Lodge where he enjoyed the company of many until he became ill. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Janice Simmons and James Hayes.
Ron is survived by his children Randy Hayes, Rhonda Hayes, Anne Hayes, and Valerie (Daniel) Vasquez; grandchildren Randa (fiancé Derek Leal) Hayes, Kendra Vittetoe, Chris Hayes (Michelle Ragsdale), Lukas (Lenora) Dick, David (Katrina) Dick, Malachi (Josie) Dick, Daniel Vasquez Jr; great grandchildren Dominic, Charlotte, Derek Jr., Alesana, Kaden, Kylee, Everly, Emily, Amelia, and another great grandchild on the way; brothers Keith (Diane) Hayes, and Charles “Chuck” (Kay-Lynn) Hayes; many extended family and special friends.
A private celebration of Ron’s life is being planned for a later date.
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