LeRoy Hayes

BERLIN HEIGHTS — LeRoy Hayes, 90, of Berlin Heights, passed away June 9, 2017, in the Ohio Veterans Home.He was born Feb. 7, 1927, in Mannington, W.Va., and had lived in the Berlin Heights area since 1948. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. LeRoy worked as a carpenter for many years.He was a member of First Congregational UCC in Berlin Heights, the Berlin Heights American Legion, Norwalk VFW, Berlin Twp. Conservation Club, the Lorain County Wood Carvers and the National Wood Carvers Association. He enjoyed gardening and wood carving.He is survived by his son, Keith "Rusty" (Michele) Hayes of Berlin Heights; a brother, Wilbert; sisters, Mabel Phillips and Evelyn Glover; three grandchildren, Lauren Story, Hillary Bores and Jillian Hayes; two great-grandchildren, Elise and Colton Story; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie (Beaven); parents, Jesse and Dollie (Glover); and three brothers, Russell, Carlie and Kenneth.Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Morman-Hinman-Tanner Funeral Home, 38 South St., Berlin Heights, where services will be 11 a.m. Monday. Burial will follow in Berlinville Cemetery.Condolences may be left at mormanfuneralhome.com.Memorial contributions may be made to the Berlin Twp. Conservation Club, Berlin Heights Community Center or First Congregational UCC in Berlin Heights.