James E. Hayes, 96, Arnold

James E. Hayes, 96, of Arnold died Aug. 30, 2022, in Festus at one of his son’s home. Mr. Hayes worked as a building contractor. He served in the Army and was a member of the Arnold VFW. Born Aug. 24, 1926, in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Ruth (Skellett) and Charles Hayes.

He is survived by his wife: Juanita (Thomas) Hayes of Arnold; three children: Tom (Kathy) of Arnold, Ken (Sharon) of Pevely and Gary (Terry) of Festus; six grandchildren: Charlie (Deana) of Imperial, Beki (Dave) of Imperial, Kelly (Marcus) of Festus, Jesse (Courtney) of Bonne Terre, James of Festus and Michael of Mehlville; and 13 great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Janet (Ralph) Weideman.

A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until a funeral service at noon Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, in south St. Louis County. Burial will be in the National Cemetery at Jefferson Barracks. Arrangements are made under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.