Edward Hayes

Edward “Eddy” Hayes, 10, of Elmwood, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born February 1, 2014, in Peoria, to Alissia Hayes. She survives. Edward is also survived by his stepfather, Douglas Williamson; his sister JaeLynn Hayes; grandparents, Monica and Timothy Hayes and Robert and Pamela Wiliamson, all of Elmwood; one aunt and three uncles, Heather and Kristofer Kaufman of Arizona, Patrick Hayes of Arizona, and Samuel Williamson of Elmwood; and many other loving family.

Eddy loved watching movies, YouTube, and going on walks around town with mom and dad. He loved spending time with his sister watching videos, playing video games, and getting on her nerves, like a little brother does. He also loved spending time with his grandparents, Monica and Tim going on vacations to Tennessee and going on golf cart and boat rides. Eddy also enjoyed fishing derbies with grandparents, Pam and Bob. Eddy enjoyed nice days watching birds, and his favorite hobby was watching trains.

Eddy was amazingly loved and cared for by his nurses, Annette, Heaven and Angie. Eddy won many battles and overcame many obstacles, but will no longer be confined by the worldly constraints of Muscular Dystrophy. He has been set free by our Lord.

A Celebration of Life will be held on March 24, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Elmwood Café in Elmwood. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.