Lesley (Les) Hayes, Lampe, MO, son of Lonza and Ruby (Kiser) Hayes, was born June 23, 1934 in Toms Creek, VA and departed this life on January 19, 2021 at the age of 86.

Les had been a resident of the Lampe area for twenty-six years after moving from Des Peres, MO where he retired as Field Superintendent of Layne Western Company, St. Louis, MO. He was a dedicated employee for over 30 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church Kimberling City, MO. He served his country proudly in the United States Army.

Les was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim Hayes and sister Retha Looney.

Survivors include: his wife of 66 years, Kathleen Hayes of Lampe, MO; two daughters, Christina (Cricket) Schultze and husband, Mike of Atlanta, GA and Teri Augustine and husband, Steve of Ellicott City, MD; sister Jan Dunkin of Gonzales TX; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Lesley Lee Hayes was a loving and devoted husband. "Sweet daddy" to his two girls. A kind, fun, and proud Papa to Kevin, Bethany, Ryan, Holly, and Peter. Adoring great grand Papa to Lily, Jack, and Annie. He was an admired, kind and generous "Uncle Les" or just "Unc" to many nieces
and nephews and others who called him Uncle. A respected friend, mentor, coworker, neighbor, brother in Christ to many. A man willing to help and accept others with a smile on his face. A man with a nickname for everyone, humor, and a million witty sayings that we will always remember and will continue to make us laugh. This man will be missed by so many but heaven rejoices as they welcome him home.

A celebration of life will be held when family and friends can gather. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home Kimberling City, MO.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to First Baptist Church, Kimberling City. 2 Lakeshore Drive. Kimberling City, MO 65686.