William C. Hays

Born February 1, 1953, in Lockport, NY, he was the son of the late Robert E. Hays, Sr. and the late Jean (Calkins) Hays.

Willie worked for I.B.M. for 34 years where he was a Senior Customer Engineer. After retiring, he went on to work for M&T Bank.

Willie was a member of A.M.A. National Soaring Society and of T.Y.C. of Wilson. He loved to sail, fish, camp and ride motorcycles.

Willie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Martha (Watson) Hays; his children, Michele Hays, Will (Carol) Hays and Jason (Jamie) Hays; his grandchildren, Anthony, Morgan, Allie, Ace, Austin, Declan and step-grandson, Andrew; his sister, Robin (Jon) Davis; brother, Norm (Gloria) Hays, and predeceased by his brother, the late Robert (Lois) Hays, Jr.

No prior visitation, services private.

Donations in Willie's memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of WNY or the American Diabetes Foundation.