Amon M. Hayes, Sr.

Amon M. Hayes, Sr., 77, of Oak Harbor, OH died Sunday, August 23, 2009 at his residence. He was born on March 26, 1932 in Upright, VA to Amon H. and Della M. Brizendine Hayes. On December 3, 1955 in Oak Harbor he married Helen E. Adkins, and she survives. Amon was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1952-1972 including as a combat medic for three tours in Vietnam War and one tour in the Korean War. During his service in the Army he earned the Combat Medics Badge 2nd award, Bronze Star medal, and a Purple Heart medal. Amon was a life member of the Port Clinton VFW Post #2480, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, life member of the Korean War Veterans Association, member of the John A. Fader American Legion Post #114 of Oak Harbor, and a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching. In addition to his loving wife of 53 years, Helen, he is survived by daughters: Deborah Mike Hepp of Oak Harbor and Terri Michael A. Winke of Port Clinton; sons: Amon Patricia Hayes, Jr. of Cherryfield, Maine, Jerry Dawn Hayes, John Tiffanie Hayes, and Jayson Andrea Hayes all of Oak Harbor; grandchildren: Jaime Josh Overmyer, Aaron Wagner, Lindsay Wagner, Marki Kay Wagner, Shawn Andrea Hayes, Kellee Matt Capodice, Johnette Jim Head, Amelia Winke, Matthew Winke, Danielle Ron Anderson, Danielle Marie Hayes, Ema Hayes, Tiffany Hayes, Jessica Hayes, Kyle Hayes, Delaney Hayes, Brayden Hayes, and Turner Hayes; great grandchildren: Trenton Overmyer, Sydney Overmyer, Mason Wagner, Gavin Bullard, Hunter Hayes, Arian Hayes, Mason Hayes, Imogen Hayes, Autumn Capodice, Piper Capodice, and Johnathan Head; sisters: Gabriella Jerry Rakes and Susie Ernst King both of Tappahannaock, VA; brother: Harlan Betty Jean Hayes of Amelia, VA; and many nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, nephew: Bruce Schools, brothers-in-law: Charles Schools and Charles Carr, and brother-in-law & sister-in-law: Jack and Della Favro. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2009 at Trinity United Church of Christ, Elliston, OH. Visitation will be Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 2-8 p.m., with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Oak Harbor. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Oak Harbor with military graveside rites performed by the Port Clinton VFW Post #2480. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity United Church of Christ, Elliston, OH.