Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Robert Hays Obituary
May 16, 1944 - May 13, 2019
Cary
Robert (Bob) Shears Hays, 74, of Cary, passed away on May 13, 2019, at the family residence.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bert Shears Hays, Sr.; Mother, Frances Wetherby; Brother, Bert Shears Hays, Jr.; Father-in-law, Arthur Knight; Mother-in-law, Georgia Knight; Grandnephew, Owen James Matherly; and his beloved Mini Pin, Tessa Hays.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, La Rose Knight Hays; Son, Timothy Shane Hays (Mary) of Bracey, VA; Daughter, Tiffany Marshea Hays (Charlie Moore), of Arrington, TN; and Grandson, Riggs Pegram Hays of Bracey, VA; Honorary grandsons, Trey Murray and Seth Oliver; Brother, Steven Hays (Annie) of Chapin, SC; Sisters, Sharon McGrath (Jim), of Yadkinville, NC; and Kathy Carver (King), of Daytona Beach, FL.; Sister-in-law, Lucy Margaret Eubanks (Garland), of Jefferson, SC. Nieces, Sara Matherly (Kevin), of Columbia, SC; Alison Valdepenas (Sean), of Chapin, SC; Angela Shapshak (Dag), of Birmingham, AL; and Pennie Oliver (Scott), of Jefferson, SC. Nephews, Kasey Carver (Erin), of Monroe, MI; Patrick McGrath of Yadkinville, NC; and Sean Hays (Erin), of Lexington, SC. Beloved doggies, Taza and Tammie Hays, of the home.
Bob was a graduate of Cary High School. He attended Barton College and graduated with an Associates Degree from Lafayette Business School. He served in the Air Force and worked for Black & Decker for 17 years. In 1987, he began working for R.W. Mitscher Company as an award-winning manufacturers' sales rep and later moved into an independent role until his retirement. In retirement, he shared his passion for animals with Taza, Tessa and Tammie. He was also an avid NC State fan and loved all things Wolfpack. His happy place was Holden Beach, where you'd either find him surf fishing or on the links. Bob touched so many lives with his humor, wit, charm, and smooth dance moves. His laughter would fill a room, and his presence brightened everyone's day. He never met a stranger.
A celebration of his life will take place at a date to be determined.
Online condolences may be made at www.BrownWynneCary.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Avery County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1213, Newland, NC 28657, or to a charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hays
Sponsored by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Robert Hays's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Robert Hays
How to support Robert's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Hays's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
