Harold E. Hayes, Jr., 48, of Independence, MO passed away March 20, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, at the chapel, with burial to follow at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Harold was born July 17, 1963 in Twenty Nine Palms, California to Harold Sr. and Joann (Smith) Hayes. He had worked in plastics for many years, working the last nine years at ACI Plastics Fabrication and Supply. He was a member of Maywood Baptist Church, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. Harold is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Kelley Hayes; two daughters, Brittany Murdick and Carly Hayes; sister, Regina Branstetter; and other loving family members. He will be dearly missed.