MELVIN LUTHER HAYES – Born July 6, 1931 in Elkview, WV to James and Lona (nee Estep) Hayes. On Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Melvin Hayes, loving husband to Doris J. (nee Palmer) Hayes for 67 years and father of 6 children passed away at the age of 88. Melvin had a passion for the outdoors. He loved taking walks hunting, giving hayrides at his retirement farm and enjoyed family reunions there. He is a US Navy veteran of the Korean War. Melvin is preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Sulik and grandson, Jeremy Hayes. He is survived by 5 children who he is very proud of, Melvin, Jr. (Michelle), Steve (Joyce), Doug, Ron (Anna) and Gary, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held privately with his family. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the National Parkinson’s Foundation of Ohio, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive #360, Columbus, OH 43231. Arrangements by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Twinsburg, OH. www.johnsonromito.com
