Walter Eugene Hayes Obituary

The world bids farewell to Walter Eugene Hayes of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, departing on November 3, 2025 at the age of 66. Walter leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Walter Eugene Hayes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his father Walter Lee Watson; his stepparents, Georgia Watson and Kermit Reese; and his brother Marcel Watson. He is survived by: his mother Wanda Lee Hayes of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his sons, Walter Watson of Gilbert and Erick Gentry of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his siblings, Denise Melton (Gloria) of Hampton, Virginia, Art Shinault (Gwen) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sharon Reese McGlory (Charles) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Arlene Sutton (Beachey) of Midlothian, Texas, Vonnetta Wiggins (Arthur) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Valisa "Cinnamon" Watson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Emeka Watson (Darlene) of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Sparkle Watson of Tulsa, Oklahoma.; his nephew Antonio Reese Ogans; his close friend Lee Towers; Renee Cleaver. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins.