Jaxon Reid Hays, 17, born May 10, 2005 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the proud parents, Rick and Sara Hays. Jaxon went to be with Jesus on July 11, 2022.

In addition to his parents, Jaxon is survived by his sister, Brylin Hays; maternal grandfather, Garry Hefner; paternal grandparents, Rick and Melody Hays; aunts and uncles, Melissa Hefner, Jeff and Jami Hefner, Nic Hays, Ryan and Amanda Petrea; and cousins, Kirstie and Mike Allison, Mataya Petrea, Evan Hefner, Brandon Hefner, Carson Hefner, Ahnalynn Hays, Zyan Petrea, Kollyn Petrea, and Mak Petrea.Jaxon was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Glenda Hefner. Jaxon attended Woodlawn High School and had completed his Junior year. He enjoyed playing drums, disc golf, and Fortnite. Jaxon was an avid Saint Louis Cardinal and Golden State Warriors fan. Jaxon was a loving and devoted child of God. He was baptized on February 13, 2022 at Orchardville Church and was very active in church. Jaxon was a friend to everyone he met. He loved life, God, family, and church. He was always polite and willing to help if he was able. He was never afraid to let others know of his love for God, whether through his actions or his nightly devotional posts. Jaxon loved to make people smile with his TikTok original dances. He also loved his sister dearly and doing videos and pranks with her. Jaxon has always been a fighter and a hero to his family. Even with half of a heart he fought like a mighty warrior and loved fiercely. Jaxon will be greatly missed.

A Visitation will be held Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Orchardville Church in Orchardville, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11:00 am at Orchardville Church in Orchardville, Illinois with Pastor Brian Palmer and Pastor Rick Hays officiating. Interment will follow at Kirk Cemetery in Ina, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Jaxon’s honor to Orchardville Church.Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.