Robert Hays

September 12, 1927 - February 7, 2019

Robert Francis Hays, age 91 of Conyers, died Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Elise Hays; parents, Thomas and Maggie Hays; daughter, Judy Hays; brothers, Haygood Hays, Luther Hays; sisters, Fletcher Alexander, LaRue Moon, Emmie Jo Anderson, Pearl Rutledge, Gladys Patillo. He is survived by his children, Rita and Dennis Savage, Don and Josie Hays; grandchildren, Jamie and Will Tyner, Daniel Savage, Jason and Jaime Taylor, Justin and Amy Taylor; great-grandchildren, Walker Tyner, Ty Taylor, Tucker Taylor, Adi Mae Taylor; sisters, Lilla McCart, Barbara Stephens; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Hays retired from Southern Bell after 38 years and was a part of the Pioneer Club. He served in the U.S. Airforce during both WWII and Korea. Robert was a member of the Zingara Masonic Lodge and the AFL-CIO Union. He joined Bethel Christian Church in 1947. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church with Pastor Ken Stokes and Rev. Shane Hankinson officiating; interment will follow at Bethel Christian Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday, February 8, 2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.