Obituary: William "Wild Bill" Hayes

(Valrico, Florida) William “Wild Bill” Hayes, born Oct. 16, 1961, to James Wells and Mary Martin Hayes in Winter Park, Florida. Sadly, Bill, 62, passed away on June 15, 2023.

Bill was raised in Windermere, Florida, and graduated West Orange High in 1979. He attended UCF and worked in the survey equipment sales field in Orlando and Tampa for 20-plus years.

Bill is survived by his wife, Lois K Hayes; and daughter, Jessica Hayes, and sons, Tommy and Danny Riotto, of Tampa. Also, survived by his parents and siblings Tom Hayes, Julie Hayes Boniec, Dan Hayes; and, too many nieces and nephews to mention. Bill was an avid Miami Dolphins Fan. Bill enjoyed the dad role, as his family is most important and visited with friends at their annual Wakulla Cocoa Beach gathering.