WILLIAM (BILL) DAVIS HAYES
William (Bill) Davis Hayes of Kirksville, Missouri, born on December 15, 1961, at Grim Smith Hospital in Kirksville, Missouri, passed away in his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Bill was a surgical tech for close to 40 years before having to retire due to Parkinson’s Disease. He was well respected in his chosen profession and worked with many surgeons who would tell you that he was one of the best, if not the best scrub they ever worked with. He took his job very seriously and was a perfectionist as whatever he endeavored. He watched so many videos of surgical procedures – his wife might have qualified for the job as well. He was also a drummer with many bands throughout the years, starting out as his Dad’s drummer at 14 years of age. And, once again, anyone who played with him would tell you he was the steadiest drummer they ever worked with. One old time country star, with whom Bill spontaneously filled in for his drummer, told him his talents were wasted in Missouri, he should be in Nashville.
Bill leaves behind his wife, Christine Georgeanne Hayden Hayes, whom he married on May 31, 1986, in Knox City, MO. She thought he was the finest man she ever knew! He was a respected and honorable man. Also surviving are his parents, Williams Francis Hayes and Carol Annette (Mckenzie) Hayes of Knox City, MO; a sister, Ann Elizabeth (Beth) (Larry) Eversole of Breckinridge, MO; Nephew, Michael Brandon (Jenny) Eversole of Lake Altima, MO; Uncle Kenny McKenzie of Knox City, MO; Sister-in-law, Sharon Kay (Hayden) Whiteaker of Brookfield, MO; Brothers-in-law, Michael Lynn Hayden of Stoutsville, MO, Arthur Franklin (Trella) Hayden of Chillicothe, MO, Jerry Lee Hayden of Pacific, MO and Johnny Luther (Suzie) Lott of Bluffs, Il; and many nieces, nephews and greats from this line and many cousins from the Hayes line.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Frank and Mabel Hayes, and maternal grandparents, Buck and Ruby McKenzie; Mother-in-law, Mary Jane Mason Hayden Lott of La Belle, MO; Aunt, Helen (Hayes) and Uncle Harry Oldfather of Edina, MO; Uncle, Genie Hayes of Knox City, MO, Uncle, Richard Hayes of Edina, MO, and Aunt, Mary Jane (Simpson) McKenzie of Knox City, MO; Sisters-in-law, Katherine Sue (Hayden) Hudnut and Carol Jean (Law) Hayden, Brother, Gary Wayne Hayden of Hurdland, MO and Brother-in-law, Stanley Hubert Hudnut.
He gave his heart to Jesus, so we know he is at peace and out of pain. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation and Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, 2025, in the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO, with Pastor Jeremy Broach officiating the services. Burial was in the Knox City Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Chuck Hayes, Steve Burgener, Cole chambers, Josh Whiteaker, Michael Eversole and Rick Shuey.
Memorials are suggested to the Northeast Christian High School in Cornerstone Church of Kirksville, MO, or Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, MO 63537.
