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A memorial service for Corwin “Corky” F. Hayes, age 88, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday July 5 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Burial with military honors will be held at a later date at the Herman Cemetery in Herman. Corky died June 20, 2018, at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair.

Corky was born May 1, 1930, on a farm in rural Decatur to Thomas Leo and Lillian (Busse) Hayes. He attended rural school in Decatur through eighth grade and farmed with the family until 1951. At that time, he was drafted into the U.S. Marines. On Dec. 23, 1951, he married Shirlene Score in Walthill. After his honorable discharge in 1953, the couple made their home in Bertha, where he was a farmhand for Byron and Vinton Johnson. In 1956, Corky enrolled in trade school in Omaha for air conditioning and heating. The couple moved to Blair in 1957 where he was employed by Joe Moore Electric until starting his own business, Hayes Electric, in 1961. He was also the co-owner of Blair Arctic Sales.

Corky and Shirlene enjoyed many trips with their grandchildren as well as card club and snowmobiling with their many friends. He also enjoyed playing tennis and golf. He was a member of the Lions Club, Blair Fire and Rescue, and Trinity Lutheran Church. He leaves his family and friends with such great memories and taught us to be kind and loving.

Corky is survived by his children, Valerie Hayes, Vickie (Doug) Cameron and Cyler (Dawn) Hayes; grandchildren, Rachel (Kiel) Woodward, Erin (Phill) Smith, Kiley Cameron, Natalie Hayes and Lucas Hayes; as well as his great-grandson, Desmond Montoya. He is also survived by his sister, Irma Senteney; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hayes; and brother-in-law, LeRoy Evans.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lill; brothers and sisters-in-law, Maurive and Ruby Hayes, Glen and Mary Lou Hayes, infant Charles Hayes, and Harold Hayes. He was also preceded by his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucille and George Meade, Pauline and Melvin UpDike, Edythe and Clarence Svendsen, as well as his brother-in-law, Robert Senteney and sister-in-law Rose Marie Evans.

Pallbearers are his grandchildren, Rachel Woodward, Erin Smith, Kiley Cameron, Natalie Hayes, Lucas Hayes and great-grandson, Desmond Montoya. Honorary pallbearers are his nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Crowell Home and Asera Care Hospice for their loving care. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Campbell Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald July 1, 2018

Hayes, Corwin "Corky" May 1, 1930 - Jun 20, 2018 Corky died on June 20, 2018 at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, NE. Survived by his children: Valerie Hayes, Vickie (Doug) Cameron, and Cyler (Dawn) Hayes; grandchildren: Rachel (Kiel) Woodward, Erin (Phill) Smith, Kiley Cameron, Natalie Hayes, and Lucas Hayes; great grandson, Desmond Montoya; his sister, Irma Senteney; sister-in-law Mary Jane Hayes; and brother-in-law LeRoy Evans. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, July 6, at 10:30am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair. VISITATION: Thursday, July 5, from 6-8pm at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair. Burial with Military Honors will be held at a later date at the Herman Cemetery in Herman, NE. Campbell Aman Funeral Home 444 S. 17th Street, Blair, NE 68008

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In Loving Memory of Corwin “Corky” Hayes

Born May 1, 1930 Decatur, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest June 20, 2018 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Services 10:30 am Friday, July 6, 2018 Trinity Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Shawn Linnell. Organist: Clare Cowing. Vocalists: Erin Smith & Kiley Cameron. Musical Selections: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “I Will Rise”, “I Know My Redeemer Lives”, “Jesus Chris is Risen Today”

Honorary Pallbearers: Rachel Woodward, Erin Smith, Kiley Cameron, Natalie Hayes, Lucas Hayes, Desmond Montoya

Graveside Services: Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska Military Honors held at a later date

Campbell Aman Funeral Home

~~~ Obituaries and Funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~