Lloyd Hayes

Lloyd Howard Hayes, age 73 of Mountain Home, passed away at his home on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015. A memorial service officiated by pastor Gary Allen will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Lloyd was born July 17, 1941, in Williamsburg, Ky., the son of Everett and Ethel (Garrett) Hayes.

Lloyd was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was dedicated to his military family, being a fraternal member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, 40&8 and a former Commander of American Legion Post #26.

Lloyd proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, where he earned many awards and medals, retiring in December 1989 from Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He spent time in many places during his career in the military, choosing Mountain Home, Idaho, for his home where he enjoyed his second career, also retiring from The Boise Airport as a Security Specialist in 2002. He was a member of The Christian and Baptist Church in Mountain Home.

He enjoyed, being in nature, fishing, hunting, time with friends and family, and long drives on the back roads with his childhood sweetheart and wife, Peggy. Lloyd was a true craftsman in every aspect of life, doing projects around the home, caring for his vehicles and fostering his personal relationships. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Peggy Hayes; his son John and Brandi Hayes all of Mountain Home; his stepsons Tim and Becky Price of Ohio, Mark Price of Ohio and his stepdaughter Peggy Ann Eckstein and Bobby West of Indiana; his sister Arlene and Ronny Little of Ohio; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet, and his son, Robert Hayes.

Donations in Lloyd's name can be sent either the Boise Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1494, Boise, ID 83701 or the American Legion Post 26, P.O. Box 126, Mountain Home, ID 83647.