Obituary for Raymond Hays
Raymond Odell Hays, 90, of Hector, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2021, at Baptist Little Rock. He was born February 8, 1930, in Russellville, son of the late Odus and Gracie (Parrish} Hays. He married Virginia Ruth Coffman on May 7, 1949, in the Welcome Home Community, and resided in the Appleton community.
He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Welcome Home Free Will Baptist church. He joined the church in 1960 and served as a deacon since 1984. He was a skilled and gifted carpenter. He was instrumental in all church building projects. In 1999 the completion of the new Baptistry addition was dedicated in his honor. He built and overseen many houses and buildings in the river valley area. Known as Papa by his beloved grandchildren, he loved spending time with family, telling stories from his past from New Jersery to California, going fishing and hunting, and teaching woodwork.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Hays, a daughter, Debra Woods, and 4 brothers.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Sunner (Rick} of Swansea, IL.; a son, Tim Hays (Christy) of Hector; a son-in-law, Dave Woods of Lexington, VA.; a sister, Evelyn Moore of Oregon; 9 grandchildren, Karen Ehrlich (Taylor}, Stuart Bartlett (Lan), Stacy Mccaslin; Matthew Gregory (Yenny), Sarah Loveless (Todd}, Josh Woods; Amanda Watts (Patrick), Christoper Hays (Erika), and Rustin Hays; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, at Welcome Home Church with Rev. Donnie Hanna officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers are Matthew Gregory, Stuart Bartlett, Josh Woods, Christopher Hays, Rustin Hays, and Tyler Gregory. Honorary Pallbearers are Samuel Cook and James Hybner.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.
He was a faithful and dedicated member of the Welcome Home Free Will Baptist church. He joined the church in 1960 and served as a deacon since 1984. He was a skilled and gifted carpenter. He was instrumental in all church building projects. In 1999 the completion of the new Baptistry addition was dedicated in his honor. He built and overseen many houses and buildings in the river valley area. Known as Papa by his beloved grandchildren, he loved spending time with family, telling stories from his past from New Jersery to California, going fishing and hunting, and teaching woodwork.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Dennis Hays, a daughter, Debra Woods, and 4 brothers.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Sunner (Rick} of Swansea, IL.; a son, Tim Hays (Christy) of Hector; a son-in-law, Dave Woods of Lexington, VA.; a sister, Evelyn Moore of Oregon; 9 grandchildren, Karen Ehrlich (Taylor}, Stuart Bartlett (Lan), Stacy Mccaslin; Matthew Gregory (Yenny), Sarah Loveless (Todd}, Josh Woods; Amanda Watts (Patrick), Christoper Hays (Erika), and Rustin Hays; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Funeral services are 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 3, at Welcome Home Church with Rev. Donnie Hanna officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Pallbearers are Matthew Gregory, Stuart Bartlett, Josh Woods, Christopher Hays, Rustin Hays, and Tyler Gregory. Honorary Pallbearers are Samuel Cook and James Hybner.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.