Robbie Eugene Hayes

July 13, 1942 - November 15, 2019

Robbie Eugene Hayes, 77, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019, at Crossroads Community Hospital, in Mt. Vernon. He was born on July 13, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Steve and Della (House) Hayes. On October 12, 1962, he married Sharon Matthews, and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2000. Mr. Hayes worked for Lipps Construction and Jax Asphalt until his retirement. He was an avid hunter, especially of raccoon, raising cattle, and was a NASCAR fan. He was a member of Laborers International Union of North America, Local 529, and was a founding member of the Mt. Vernon Sportsman's Club. He enjoyed telling childhood stories and family history, and spending time with his large, close-knit family. He is survived by five children, Robbie Hayes, Jr. of Mt. Vernon, Ranae Simmons and husband Monty of Mt. Vernon, Lisa McKinney and husband Rick of Bluford, Robin Thomas and husband Jeff of Mt. Vernon, and Charles Smith and wife Debra of Steelville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Jared and wife Lauren Herrmann of St. Charles, Missouri, Megan Thomas of Mt. Vernon, Kaitlyn Simmons of Mt. Vernon, Klayton Simmons of Mt. Vernon, Matthew Smith and wife Denise of St. Louis, Missouri, and Lucas Smith of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, Thomas J. Hayes of Mt. Vernon, James S. Hayes of Mt. Vernon, and Marvin Hayes and wife Sharon of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Irene Madlem of Owensboro, Kentucky, Barbara Jean Graham of Mt. Vernon, and Phyllis Crowe of Fostoria, Ohio; and one special nephew, Kevin Graham. In addition to his wife, Sharon Hayes, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter Hayes and Stevie Hayes; and three sisters, Wanda Mitchell, Marie Pierce, and Betty Brumley. Funeral services for Mr. Hayes will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, November 18, 2019, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and will be accepted at the service, or by mail to Osborn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 130, Dix, Illinois 62830. Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the Osborn Funeral Home Facebook page.