Friends may call on Saturday October 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Cheney Funeral Home 70 Main Street Phelps. Funeral services will be held on Sunday October 7, at 2PM at the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church with Rev. Babs Steinert officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Oaks Corners.

Jack was born on June 13, 1942 in Clifton Springs, New York the son of the late John and Laura Rauscher Hayes.

He was a member of the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church and was in charge of the co-ordination of ushers.

Jack was a professional school bus driver for the Phelps-Clifton Springs School District and retired in 2004 after 381/2 years of service. Jack ran the same bus route and was on his 3^rd generation of children. He was past president and vice president of the non-instructional union. He worked very closely with the school board and was instrumental in peaceful in settling negotiations with positive outcomes. He currently held a position on the advisory board.

Jack owned and operated Jacks welding and repair shop and also worked the family farm for most of his life. He also enjoyed model trains, fishing and camping and spending time with friends.

It is suggested that memorial donations be made to the Seneca Castle United Methodist Church Memorial Fund P.O. Box 151 Seneca Castle New York.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Judy

Children Tracy (Scott) Davis of Princeton Junction, NJ

James (Sheri) Hayes of Phelps, NY

Step-son Scott (Kim) Davies of Phelps

7 Grandchildren

Sister Elizabeth Edwards of Geneva

Brother in Law Michael Haskins and Sister in law Terri Haskins

Several nieces and nephews

He was predeceased by 2 sisters Beverly and RoseMary

Jack will be missed by his family and many friends in the community.