Richard W. Hays Obituary (1951 - 2024)

Richard W. Hays, 73 of Bloomington, Illinois passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Goldwater Care, Bloomington, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Rich was born in Bloomington, Illinois on March 6, 1951, a son of Charles and Florence (Naas) Hays. He is survived by his children: Todd (Deanna) Hays and Tracy (Robbie) Knorr both of Colfax, Illinois. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Corey, Tristan and Kaden Campbell and Elizabeth and Caleb Hays; along with 3 great grandchildren; his brother and sister: Daniel Hays, Orlando, Florida; and Susan (Stanley) Cooperider, Springfield, Illinois. Rich worked for Bridgestone for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and was the kind of person who never knew a stranger. He was a good friend to all who knew him.