Frank J. "Buster" Hayes

Frank J. “Buster” Hayes, 88, of New Castle passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Henry Community Health. He was born March 12, 1928 in Mauckport, Indiana, a son of the late Jerome Hayes and Thelma Fern (Best) Tinkle.

He Owned and Operated Busters Cement Products, Hayes Landfill and Big B Rubbish Removal in New Castle. In his early years, he owned several service stations in New Castle. Buster was a former member of the New Castle Elks Lodge. He was a life member of the NRA where he competed in pistol competitions. He was a pilot and owned his own plane. He enjoyed tinkering with antique cars and spending time with his family. Buster was a great story teller and loved to dance.

Survivors include his children: Connie Hayes of Medford, OR, Terri (Chuck) Thomas of New Lisbon, Randy (Beverly) Hayes of New Castle, Steve (Terri) Hayes of New Castle; daughter-in-law: Mary Lou Hayes of Knightstown; companion, Mildred “Millie” Hoelscher of New Castle; grandchildren: Autumn (Paul) Walker, Ian Hayes, Crystal (Aaron) Fawver, Jesse Hayes, Sarah (Danni) Thomas, Hannah (Chad) Powers, Ariel Riezenman, Adam Riezenman, Chad ( Rachael) Hayes, Stacy (Collin) McGrady; several great grand nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son: Larry Hayes and his former wife, Vivian Hayes.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Jerry Ingalls officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Drive, New Castle, IN 47362. You may share a memory or condolence of Buster at www.hinsey-brown.com .