William Vannoy Hayes IV, also known as Will or Billy, passed peacefully in his home in Renton, Washington, at the age of 37 on February 7, 2023.
He was born in Sacramento, CA, on August 22, 1985, and passed after a four-year battle with cancer.
He is survived by his Mothers-Ivy and Penny Conrad-Elliott; his Maternal Grandmothers Evelyn Spray and Ellen Jorgensen; Sisters-Karolyne Daniel, Ashley Leontescu, and Angelica Conrad, Maternal Aunt-Honey Thomas, Uncle-James Kirby, Aunt-Jennifer Jorgensen, Uncle Thomas Jorgensen, his Partners-Anthony Kelly and Joshua Graham, and many Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Maternal Aunt-Renee (Tina) Gleason, Maternal Grandfathers-Robert Spray and Rick Jorgensen.
William was a brilliant, gentle soul. He was always willing to lend an ear and whatever else he could spare, whether he had known you a moment or a lifetime. He knew how to enjoy the bounties of nature, and he enjoyed camping with friends and gardening at home. His easygoing spirit made him a joy to be around and a natural center of attention. He attended the Charter College Program for Medical Assistance, which he graduated with honors in 2017, he was happy to share his medical knowledge with anyone who needed it.
He was many things: Son, Friend, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Grandson and Partner. But above all else, he was loved, and he is missed.