Jack Hayes, 81 of Santa Claus passed away Friday December 15th at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 31, 1936 in Petersburg to Clarence & Myrneth (Frederick) Hayes. He married Joanne Reeves on June 25, 1983 in Bloomington, Indiana. Jack worked for Kimball International for 35 years, and retired as plant foreman. He then worked at Heritage Hills High School for 11 years. He attended Jasper Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking and being with family & friends. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Hayes children, Rick Hayes of Jasper, Ryan Hayes (Jane) of Zephyrhills FL., Rhonda Biggs (Steve) of Cadiz, Ky., and Rashawn Leinenbach (David) of Evansville. Seven grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive. Two sisters, Norma Northernor of Beech Grove, and Phanalphia "Nell" Gregson of Indianapolis. One brother Gary Hayes (Carolyn) of Otwell. He was preceded in death by a brother Jeryl Hayes. Funeral services for Jack Hayes will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday December 20th at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand with Rev. Darrell Wineinger and Michael Suits officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 6:00 EDT PM Tuesday and after 9:00 AM EDT Wednesday. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.