Individual Details
Eldon Robert Hays
(23 Oct 1935 - 24 Jan 2017)
The News Journal, Corbin, Kentucky, Wednesday, February 1, 2017: Rev. Eldon Robert Hays, 81, of New Mt. Zion Church Road, Williamsburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the home of his daughter. He was born on October 23, 1935 in McKee, Kentucky to the late Thomas Hays and Ruby (Brumback) Hays. He was also preceded in death by his great-grandson, Mason Hays.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sinda Hays of Williamsburg; daughter, Debbie Hodge (Lawrence) of Williamsburg; son, Alan Hays (Marlene) of Williamsburg; three grandsons, Robbie Hodge (Dena), Jody Hays (Sarah) and Ben Hodge; six great-grandchildren, Evan Hodge, Wyatt Hodge, Cameron Hays, Lincoln Hays, Hannah Hodge and Kensie Hodge; brother, Fred Hays of McKee, KY; sister, Sadie Smith of Connersville, IN; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
The funeral service was held Saturday, January 28, the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Lester, Rev. Roger Stanley and Rev. Lowell Huddleston officiating. He was laid to rest in the Whitley Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com. Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sinda Hays of Williamsburg; daughter, Debbie Hodge (Lawrence) of Williamsburg; son, Alan Hays (Marlene) of Williamsburg; three grandsons, Robbie Hodge (Dena), Jody Hays (Sarah) and Ben Hodge; six great-grandchildren, Evan Hodge, Wyatt Hodge, Cameron Hays, Lincoln Hays, Hannah Hodge and Kensie Hodge; brother, Fred Hays of McKee, KY; sister, Sadie Smith of Connersville, IN; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.
The funeral service was held Saturday, January 28, the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doyle Lester, Rev. Roger Stanley and Rev. Lowell Huddleston officiating. He was laid to rest in the Whitley Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com. Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg is in charge of the arrangements.
Events
| Birth | 23 Oct 1935 | McKee, Jackson Co., Kentucky |  | ||
| Death | 24 Jan 2017 | Whitley Co., Kentucky | | ||
| Burial | Whitley Memorial Gardens, Williamsburg, Whitley co., Kentucky | |
Families
| Spouse | Sinda ??? (1941 - ) |
| Child | Debbie Hays ( - ) |
| Child | Alan Hays ( - ) |
| Father | Thomas R. Hays (1894 - 1947) |
| Mother | Ruby F. Brumback (1897 - 1973) |
| Sibling | Bessie Marie Hays (1916 - 1985) |
| Sibling | Elbert E. Hays (1917 - 1992) |
| Sibling | Minnes Hays (1920 - 1997) |
| Sibling | Everdean Hays (1922 - 2008) |
| Sibling | Delbert Hays (1925 - 2014) |
| Sibling | Jack W. D. Hays (1927 - 1992) |
| Sibling | Carl Frederick "Fred" Hays (1929 - 2018) |
| Sibling | Hershel Henderson Hays (1931 - 2010) |
| Sibling | Peggy J. Hays (1933 - 1983) |
| Sibling | Sada E. Hays (1937 - 2018) |
| Sibling | Shirley Hays (1939 - 2012) |
Endnotes
1. Kentucky Birth Index 1911-1999.
2. Find A Grave.
3. Obituary of Eldon Robert Hays, The News Journal, Corbin, Kentucky, Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
4. Obituary of Everdean Tincher, Dayton Daily News, Dayton, Ohio, September 28, 2008.
5. Obituary of Shirley Hays Whicker, Posted at Lakes Funeral Home, 1181 Main St. S, McKee, Kentucky 40447.
6. Find A Grave.
7. Obituary of Eldon Robert Hays, The News Journal, Corbin, Kentucky, Wednesday, February 1, 2017.
8. Find A Grave.
9. Obituary of Eldon Robert Hays, The News Journal, Corbin, Kentucky, Wednesday, February 1, 2017.