David Lee Hays

HAYS David Lee Hays, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2012. He was the son of the late Charles W. and Ruby M. Hays of Hamilton, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his brother C. Richard. He is survived by sons, David Wesley (Joann Bury) Hays and Thomas (Hayley) Hays; grandchildren, Chelsea, Hayden, Lauren and Nate Hays; Sisters Barbara (John) McCall and Lynne Hays; brother, Jim (Peggy) Hays; sister-in-law, Betty Hays Forsyth; beloved friend, Cinnie Duff; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. David was born in Hamilton, Ohio May 28th, 1939. He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1962 with a Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture. Successfully passing the LA Board Examinations, he became a Registered Landscape Architect in 1966. His practice covered projects in Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas. Among his many accomplishments were the design and development of Antrim Park, First Community Village, and the Wexner Heritage House, all located in Columbus, Ohio, and the Maple Knoll Retirement Village, in Cincinnati. His military service included several years in the United States Army Reserve, with an Honorable Discharge in 1968. He was a Member of Worthington Christian Church and the University Lodge No. 631 F&AM. Visitation will be held at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME located at 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43231 from 5-7 p.m. on March 23, 2012 with a Masonic service to follow. A Memorial service will be held Saturday at Worthington Christian Church, 8145 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43235 on March 24, 2012 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Memory of David L. Hays to the C. Richard Hays '55 Memorial Scholarship Fund at The Ohio State University, 1480 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43221. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com