George W. Hayes, 66, of Troy, Ill., born Oct. 9, 1942, in Alton, Ill., died at 11:21 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Anderson Hospital.

Mr. Hayes was a retired manager from United Airlines and most recently was employed by Madison County Transit. He was an avid model railroader and enjoyed spending time with his family and eight grandchildren.

Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his parents, George L. and Helen, nee Wallace, Hayes.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Glenda, nee Weiss, Hayes; four sons, George E. (Lisa) Hayes of Belleville, Ill., Tim (Marla) Hayes of Norwalk, Iowa, Todd (Catrenia) Hayes of Edwardsville, Ill., and Kent (Kelly) Hayes of Troy, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Emily, Allie, George M., Benjamin, Andrew, Justin, Grant, and Jason Hayes; a brother, Robert (Judy) Hayes of Paducah, Ky.; and his beloved dog, Scooter.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Laughlin-Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill. The Troy Fire Department will walk through at 6 p.m. Friday.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, at Laughlin-Richeson Funeral Home, Troy, Ill. Interment will be held at Frieden's Cemetery, Troy, Ill.