Larry Joe Hayes

Larry was born in Smith Center Kansas to Kenny Hayes and Pearl Orchard Hayes April 13, 1942.

His parents moved to Brighton Colorado in 1950.  They bought a new house, and Larry spent his entire life in this house.

Larry spent 2 years in a Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and played football.

Larry went into the Army from 1965 until 1970.  He trained in Saint Louis Missouri and stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington.

Larry and his father and mother traveled all over enjoying Harness horse racing.  This was a joy to travel with his family.  He retired from IBM at the age of 52 with benefits.

Larry spent most of his life as a Bronco fan. He had season tickets and went to his first Bronco game in Denver in 1960. His knowledge of the Broncos was extraordinary. He met some of the players and could tell you more about the coaches and who owned the Broncos.  He also followed the NFL teams and could tell you stories about all of them.  His memory was outstanding with so much about football.  He went to the Superbowl in January 1978 in New Orleans with the Broncos and Dallas Cowboys.

Larry had so many friends that he spent time with barbeques and parties watching games in his house.   He was truly loved by his friends and neighbor’s kids, and they loved him so much.  They would go over to his house and watch movies.

Larry is survived by cousins Sherry Damico,  Arizona.  Eileen (George) McDonald, Keenesburg, CO.  JoAnn Fortin Kneenesburg, CO. Dylan Fortin Denver, CO. Michelle (Orly) Ruiz,  Jewlie and Frankie Ruiz Henderson CO. Hannah (Randall) Tate, Noah and Marley Tate San Diego, CA. Cheri (Orchard) Bettini Lakewood, CO. and so many other family friends.

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