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Philip H. Hayes

Aug 31, 1940 - Dec 19, 2023

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Evansville, IN

Philip H. Hayes was a former U.S. Congressman and prominent attorney. He peacefully passed away at the age of 83 on December 20th, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana. A longtime resident of Indiana, Hayes, born on September 1st, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was a respected figure in both legal and political circles. Mayor Lloyd Winnecke expressed his condolences on Facebook, remembering Hayes as a friend and a source of valuable political advice. Winnecke admired Hayes for his intellect, wit, a...Read More

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