Bruce Hayes, 59, of Howard City, formerly of Wayland, died Tuesday, April 7.
A 1974 graduate of Wayland High School, he was a pitcher on the Wildcat baseball team. Bruce proudly served in the US Navy and was a member of Resurrection Life Church in Rockford.
Surviving are his sister, Patti (Tom) Higley; nephews, Gene (Heather) Cross, Chad (Leanne) Cross, Eric (Shannon) Cross; great nieces and nephews, Haden, Hannah, Ashley, Taylor, J.T., Mason, Brianna, Landen and Makenna.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ruth Hayes; brothers, Alan Hayes, Danny Hayes; sister, Candi Hayes and Chloe, his loyal companion and lap dog.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Gaines Church, 1612 – 92nd St., Caledonia with visitation one hour prior to the service.
To share a photo, memory and sign the family’s online guestbook, please visit: www.stegengafuneralchapel.com.
