Chadwick James Hayes, also known as Chad, or Chaddy, age 31, of Jackson, Michigan, was born on January 24, 1990. Sadly, his life tragically ended too soon on September 8, 2021. Chad attended Jackson High School and in his younger years, he was an avid skate boarder. He also loved to play basketball and video games. He will be remembered as being loving, loyal, and honest to a fault. He was intelligent and caring as well as extremely active.
Chad is preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman and Ellen Corts and Elsie and Richard Hayes. Cherishing his memory are his parents, Robert and Kimberly Hayes; siblings: Rob and Chas Hayes, Becky Smith, Josh Corts, Matthew Hayes, Nicole Hayes, and Jen Hayes; nieces: Lexi, Abby, Dizzy, Meia, Eva, Becca, Cassie, and Allyssa; nephews: Alex, Josh Jr., Gabe, lil Rob, Jason, JoJo, Zack, Jay, and Darion; great-niece, Luna; great-nephew, Baby Jay; and his best friend since childhood, Kenny Kulikowski.
Services celebrating Chad's life will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 4:00pm at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home located at 109 N. Church Street in Leslie, Michigan. The family will begin receiving friends and loved ones at 2:00 prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, PO Box 503, Leslie, MI 49251. 517-878-6600.