Kensil Hayes
Kensil Hayes, age 88 of Prospect was called home to be with his Lord on March 5, 2016, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Marion General Hospital.
He was born on January 25, 1928 in Robertsburg, WV to the late Chancy and Nellie May (Hughes) Hayes. He was also preceded in death by a son: Robert and siblings: Milford and Gilmer Hayes, Ina Wandling, Wavie Chapman, Mildred Sayre, Elva Street and Valma Harbolt.
He was married to Carolyn Hayes, the love of his life on December 2, 1946 in Dunbar West Virginia, she passed away on September 11, 2012.
He worked at Isaly’s/Smith Diary for 25 years, starting in Home Deliveries and retiring as the Supervisor. He enjoyed woodworking for 12 years, it was a hobby and a passion. He was a carpenter by heart, his home was his masterpiece.
He is survived by his son, Jerry Hayes, Prospect, Kensil and Jerry were roomates and best friends, usually where you saw one, you saw the other. Two granddaughters, Tina (Romulus) Overton and Gina Wilkerson, both of Murfreesboro, TN. He will also be greatly missed by his four great grandchildren, Kristyne, T’Anna, CJ, Jalen; his two sisters Gilmie Jensen of Apache Junction, AZ; and Faye Walter of Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
Funeral Services will Friday March 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Prospect United Methodist Church, Pastor Carolyn Christman will officiate, burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery, friends may call Thursday for 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Prospect United Methodist Church at 203 North Elm Street Prospect, OH 43342
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home