Kim W. Hayes

Kim W. Hayes, 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Born on November 11, 1965, in Gloversville, a son of the late James and Blanche (Spencer) Hayes. 

A lifelong resident of the area, Kim worked on the family farm and Kasson Keller. For the last 25 years, Kim was a maintenance mechanic at DHL in Johnstown.

Kim spent his free time tractor pulling with the New York Tractor Pulling Association with his super stock tractor called the Iron Eagle. Following in his dad’s footsteps, Kim is 2nd generation with Iron Eagle. Kim was 3rd in points in 2008, tractor puller of the year in 2008 and 3rd place in season points in 2009. He was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan and an avid animal lover to his dog, Lucy and previous dogs, Rocky, Sky and Molly. Most of all, Kim loved his daughters and grandchildren, he was a great brother, friend and so much more, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Kim is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer Hayes (Jamey) and Brittney Mancini (Tom), grandchildren, Paityn and Grayson; friend and mother to his girls, Joann Hayes; siblings, James Hayes (Donna), Larry Hayes (Denise), Tom Hayes (Nancy), Barney Hayes (Charlotte), Mark Hayes (Diana) and Jamie Davis (Kevin); nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Kim was predeceased by his brothers, Richard and Gregg Hayes, great nephew, Eion Hayes.

Calling hours for Kim will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 3pm–6pm at Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 15 Main Street, Fultonville. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 1pm at Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Kim’s name to the Montgomery Co. SPCA, 1232 NY-5s, Amsterdam, NY, 12010. Online condolences can be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.