Gerald L. Hayes, 81, of Lewisburg, OH, passed away early Saturday morning, July 6, 2019. Born December 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Frank G. Hayes and Ada (Hanson) Hayes. He served with the US Navy from 1955 - 1958 and retired after many years with the Chrysler Corporation in Dayton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brother Michael Hayes. Gerald is survived by beloved wife Susan M. (Dieker) Hayes; sons Keith of New Lebanon, Gary of Manchester, TN, and Christine of Shreveport, LA; 5 grandsons, 1 granddaughter and 2 great granddaughters; brother Frank of Texas. No services are being planned at this time. Arrangements entrusted to the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center of West Alexandria. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gerald L. Hayes please visit our Sympathy Store.