Kenneth Hays

Kenneth L. Hays was born in Stigler on April 2, 1950, to Earl and Bertha (Beeler) Hays. He passed away in Stigler on July 10, 2019, at the age of 69.

He is survived by his wife, Joan of the home; his children, Mark Hays of Keota, Tracy Hays and wife, Leeann, of Stigler and Lisa Kinsey and husband, D.J., of Stigler; his grandchildren, Curtis Hays and wife, Brooke, Caleb Hays and wife, Kacie, Brianna Hays, Caitlin Hays, Maloree Hays and fiancée, August, Owen Hays, Seth Hays, Ava Kinsey, Alana Kinsey and Toby Kinsey; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sue Worsham and husband, Ed, of Stigler, Barbara Nunn of McCurtain and Kathy Raley and husband, Dale, of Stigler; three brothers, Jerry Hays and wife, Linda, of Stigler, Cliff Hays and wife, Sharon, of Stigler and Larry Hays and wife, Dena, of Stigler and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Bertha Hays; three brothers, Lonnie Ray, Gary and Estel and his sister, Helen.

Graveside services were held at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Garland Cemetery with Bro. Tommie Parker officiating. Interment was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler.

Viewing was from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2019, at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Stigler.