Individual Details

Thomas Fay Hays, 61, of Barling, formerly of Van Buren, died in his sleep Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, in Barling, and was welcomed into Heaven by his loving Mama and Daddy and his son Colt.
He was born December 27, 1952, to Jim and Wilma Hays of Van Buren.
He was a former member of the Arkansas National Guard, a tool and die fitter and a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren. He was also a talented artist and spent many hours painting pictures as gifts for his family and friends. He loved a dog named Pixie that lived across the street and visited her daily, always keeping a supply of treats on hand for her. He had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed but his family and many friends are blessed in knowing he is now at complete peace.
Per his request, his body was cremated and was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date at Ocker Chapel in Van Buren, with Dr. Elliott Hays officiating.
He was predeceased by his parents and a son, Colt Hays.
He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Johnston of Atkins; two sons, Cody Hays of Napa, California and Scott Lee of Mountainburg; three sisters, Jeanne Mendenhall (Don) of Van Buren, and Ardia Anne Spellman (Mark) and Marilyn Ballentine (John) of Alma; five brothers, Dr. J.B. Hays (June) of Fayetteville, Wally (Kay), Alvy (Shirley) and Dr. Elliott Hays (Sherry), all of Van Buren, and Darrell Hays (Joann) of Ft. Smith; four grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Birth	27 Dec 1952
Death	22 Feb 2014	Barling, Sebastian County, Arkansas

Father	James Elliott Hays (1908 - 1973)
Mother	Wilma Virda Usher (1910 - 2005)
Sibling	Dr. Jim Buck Hays (1935 - )
Sibling	Wallace Edwin "Wally" Hays (1936 - 2016)
Sibling	Marilyn Hays ( - )
Sibling	Ardia Anne Hays ( - )
Sibling	Jeanne Hays ( - )
Sibling	Darrell Hays ( - )
Sibling	Alvy Hays ( - )
Sibling	Dr. Elliott Hays ( - )