Ronald D. Hayes, 64, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on November 23, 1961, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Clarence and Wanda L. (Glass) Hayes. Ronald grew up and attended school in Coffeyville and enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard.
Ronald was a dedicated employee in the maintenance department at Windsor Place, a local health care facility, from which he eventually retired. When not at work, Ronald enjoyed fishing in his younger years, a hobby that brought him great joy and relaxation. His life was marked by his deep commitment to his family, which was always his greatest treasure. Ronald was Baptized at a young age.
Ronald is survived by his cherished wife, Sophia Turner Hayes of the home; his mother, Wanda Hayes of Coffeyville; his children, Julius White of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Kayla Laney and husband Charles of Tulsa, Oklahoma, his step-children Travis Turner and wife Rosa of Coffeyville, Hendric Turner of Coffeyville, Crystal Turner of Indianola, Mississippi, and Vincent Turner of Kansas City, Missouri; his siblings, Brian Hayes of Coffeyville, Gloria Hayes of Kansas City, Missouri, Joyce Dodd and her husband Ray of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Tammy Broadway of Topeka, Kansas, and Michelle Johnson and her husband Clifton of Coffeyville; and his six beloved grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Hayes, and his brother, Jerry Hayes.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.
A funeral service celebrating Ronald's life will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Church of God in Christ, 2802 West 1st Street, in Coffeyville, with Pastor Melvin Simpson and Pastor Clifton Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville with Military Honors conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1022 and American Legion Post #20.
Friends and family are encouraged to leave memories and upload photos to Ronald's memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.
