Harry “Denny” Hayes

Harry D. Hayes, 71 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at the Genesis Morrison House of Zanesville.
He was born on September 24, 1952, in Zanesville, Ohio, son of the late Ralph Hayes and Ruth (Hamer) Spinks. Denny worked for Ohio Central Railroad, Conrail, and Penn Central Railroad for over 28 years. He loved to collect antiques, play golf, and to throw horseshoes. Denny was in a local band with his good friends, called ‘Sands of Time’, where he played bass and sometimes sang. In his spare time, he enjoyed rooting for his Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns Football.
Harry is survived by his son, Bryan Hayes; daughter, Wendi (Joe) Hayes; brothers, Ralph Hayes and Eddie Spinks; sisters, Nancy and Donna; 3 grandchildren: Abbie Hayes, Emily (Phillip) Walker, Maddox Hayes; 1 great grandchild, Augustus Walker; special friends: Terry Payton, Terry Houston, Tom Joseph, Tom Landerman, Andy Hollingshead, Rick Moore; ex-wife, Sondra (Jeff) Wainwright; brother-in-law, Larry (Misty) Wolford; sister-in-law, Tammy Wolford; nephews, Anthony (Sarah Dooley) Spinks, Austin (Tegan) Wolford, Jeff Wolford, Shawn Wolford, Mark (Rhonda) Daniels, AJ Spinks, Kolin Spinks, Tyler Spinks, Jim Daniels, Bill Daniels, Mike Daniels; nieces, Caitlyn Spinks, Tommy Lou Hiles, Sue Daniels, and Shannan Augusto.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Hayes; and brother, William “Bill” Hayes.
Calling hours will be held on Monday June 17, 2024, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, where services will begin at 7:00 PM with special friend and brother-in-law, Larry Wolford officiating. Per Denny’s wishes, a dignified cremation will be held through DeLong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home following services.
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