Stephen was preceded in death by his grandparents: Homer H. Hayes, Sr., Elrena Sager Hayes, Donavan Stevens, and Leona Branson; and father, Homer H. “Buddy” Hayes, Jr. He leaves behind his wife, Cindy Hayes; sons, Jacob and Joshua Hayes; daughter, Amber Rathjen; grandchildren, Aidan and Rylinn Rathjen; mother, Donona Hayes; sisters, Stephanie Naney and Michaelle Sandefur; and brother, Michael Hayes.
