Perry Lynn Hayes

Perry Lynn Hayes, 88, of Scottsburg, Indiana, a devoted father, community leader, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1938, in Scottsburg, Indiana, to the late Curt Hayes and Thelma J. Hayes Hardy. Perry married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Craig, on July 29, 1956 and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2019. He proudly served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the Free Masons. He worked at Cummins Engine Plant in Columbus, Indiana, for 40 years. Following his retirement, Perry established his own business, Sterling Industries, also located in Columbus, which he later sold. Perry was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing courses around the world with his wife and friends. Following the passing of his wife, he became an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Scott County, where he especially enjoyed giving back to the community and helping the children of Scott County with K-Kids, Bug parties and helping test the eye sight of all the kids in the Scott County Schools. Perry committed himself to public service in education, having been a valued member of the Scott County School District 2 School Board for 12 years. He also played an active role in his faith community as a longtime member of the Scottsburg United Methodist Church, where he served on the finance committee. Perry loved his church family and found great joy in sharing his faith and telling others about his personal walk with the Lord. Currently, he attended Northside Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana.He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Patricia; his son, Craig Steven Hayes; his grandson, William A. Ahlborn; his sister, Peggy L. Richey; and his brother, Donald C. Hayes. Survivors include his two daughters, Lisa Lynne Hayes and Tina Marie Konkler and her husband, John, all of Scottsburg, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Patricia Fabel, Whitley (Ryan) Weinstein, Darion Hutchinson, Naomi (Josh) Burns, Josh (Jessica) Konkler, Bekah Konkler, David Konkler, Lydia Konkler, and Micah Konkler; eighteen great-grandchildren, Emily Keller, Shelby (Seth) Holloway, Sophia and Liam Ahlborn, Daici Alexander, Preston (Taylor), Zoie and Layla Burns, Cooper Brunner, Liviya and Jacob Weinstein, Triston, Jaxon, Brayden, and Braxton Konkler, Millie Konkler, Brealynn Vandyke, and Mia Flaherty; and one great great-granddaughter, Sterling Holloway. Funeral services for Perry Hayes will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Scottsburg United Methodist Church with George Ross and Matthew Craig officiating. Viewing will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Scottsburg United Methodist Church in Scottsburg, Indiana and prior to the service on Thurday, from 9:00am until time of service at the church. Cremation was entrusted to Collins Funeral Home following the service with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery in Scottsburg, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kiwanis Club of Scott County, Scottsburg United Methodist Church, or Northside Christian Church in New Albany, Indiana, in c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana.