Leroy Hayes

July 19, 1931 - July 3, 2013

Leroy Hayes age 81 passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center, Leesburg, Florida. Mr. Hayes had been a resident of the Leesburg area since 1978 moving here from Jeffersonville, Indiana. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and Navy and spent his working career as a Refrigeration Mechanic. He assisted in the manufacture and design of some of the earliest soft serve ice cream machines. He will be fondly remembered by his friends and loved ones for his love of University of Kentucky Wild Cats Basketball, and his green thumb. He was also an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 14 years – Nancy; Sons – Rodney Hayes; Daniel Hayes – Huntingburg, IN; and Tobin Hayes – Jeffersonville, IN; Daughters – Charlene Hayes; Kelly Hayes- Louisville, KY; Whitney Larit – Jeffersonville, IN; Linda Galbreath – AL; Laurie Leuschner – New Smyrna Beach, FL; and Lisa Touchton of Leesburg, FL; Sisters Trudy Honza – NC; and Liz Hassler of Cincinatti, OH; 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great-Grandchildren. All arrangements are under the careful direction of Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services.