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The Richmond Register, Richmond, Kentucky, June 12 2008: Robert Bruce Hays was born December 4, 1922, in McKee, Ky., to James R. and Nellie (Russell) Hays. Bruce departed this life in his home in McKee on Friday, June 6, 2008. He is survived by: his loving wife of 53 years, Ruby Baker Hays; one daughter, Donna Hays Albaugh of Richmond, Ky.; one son, Robert Bruce Hays Jr., of Lexington, Ky.; a granddaughter, Amy Christine Albaugh and one grandson, Robert Lee Albaugh, both of Richmond, Ky.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Bruce was preceded in death by: his parents; three brothers, Russell, Earl and Ed; and by a sister, Christine Ellis. Bruce was a faithful member of the McKee Reformed Church since age nine. He has served as deacon, elder, and a member of the consistory. Bruce was a graduate of McKee High School and Western Kentucky University. He served his country in the Navy during World War II from May 19, 1943 to May of 1946. Bruce was vice president and director of the Jackson County Bank for 45 years, where he saw the bank grow from a small-town bank to one of the most respected banks in the state. He served 58 years as director of People's Rural Telephone Cooperative. Bruce secured the loan to start telephone service in Jackson County, which was the first rural loan to be approved in Kentucky. Bruce made history by making the first telephone call in Jackson County which was to Washington, DC. He served as treasurer of Jackson County Health Department for 55 years. Bruce was a lifetime member of the Jackson County Kiwanis Club where he served in many positions. He served in numerous civic and community capacities, including the McKee City Council. Bruce helped secure the first water and sewage system for McKee in 1964. Bruce has spent his adult life contributing in many ways to the improvement of his beloved Jackson County with vision and integrity. He leaves a valuable legacy of community service and a great void for his family, friends and community. He will be sadly missed. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee, Ky., with Bro. Calvin Hays and Bro. Gerald Maupin officiating. Burial to follow in the Pilot Knob Cemetery in Madison County. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday at Lakes Funeral Home in McKee, Ky.

Birth	4 Dec 1922	McKee, Jackson Co., Kentucky
Marriage	29 Sep 1954	Ruby O Baker
Death	6 Jun 2008	McKee, Jackson Co., Kentucky
Alt name		Robert B. Hays
SSN issued		Kentucky
Burial		Pilot Knob Cemetery, Madison Co., Kentucky

Spouse	Ruby O Baker (1929 - 2015)
Child	Donna Hays ( - )
Child	Robert Bruce Hays Jr. ( - )

Father	James Randell Hays (1880 - 1954)
Mother	Nellie Pearl Russell (1888 - 1970)
Sibling	Christine Hays (1909 - 2006)
Sibling	James "Russell" Hays (1911 - 2004)
Sibling	Edward Randall Hays (1913 - 2003)
Sibling	Earl Franklin Hays (1917 - 1999)