Chadsworth R. Hayes, age 87, of Milan, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 5, 1935, in May, KY a son to Carl Armenta Reynolds Hayes. After graduating from Milan High School Chadsworth joined the United States Army. After coming home from the Army, he continued serving his country in the Army Reserves. On May 25, 1958, he married the love of his life Joanne Holt in Lawrenceburg.

Chadsworth worked several jobs in his younger life but quickly became a self-employed artist. He had a passion for painting and would travel around to sketch and paint nature. Chadsworth made a living while doing his greatest enjoyment. He was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survived to cherish Chadsworth memories is his wife of 64 years, Joanne Hayes; four daughters: Carla (Kevin) Shannon of East Enterprise, Melanie (John) McCracken of Milan, Kim Hayes of Milan, Mary (Brandon Mulligan) Hayes of Rising Sun; six grandchildren: Joshua Shannon, Caleb Shannon, Hannah Sheets, Alyssa Mulligan, Holden Mulligan, Robin Palmer; seven great-grandchildren: Griffin Onishea, Lincoln Shannon, Alexis Huesman, Alizah Buchanan, Jasmine Chadwell, Libby Shannon, Summer Shannon; five great-great-grandchildren: Alexander Hendershot, Maximus Chadwell, Jazlyn Chadwell, Riah Huesman and Dean Huesman.

To honor and respect Chadsworth’s wishes the family has chosen cremation with no services. 

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