Jim Hays Obituary

Hays
Jim L Hays, 72 left this world September 10, 2011 to go to his permanent eternal home in heaven with his God and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jim will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
Jim was born on February 25, 1939 in Wichita Falls, to Kenneth Edwin Hays and Essie Elizabeth Hays.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joseph Edwin Hays and sister, Nadine Schluter.
He is survived by his wife Vivian L. Hays of Missouri City, TX; Son, Timothy L. Hays and wife Linda of Houston; Son, Mark L. Hays and wife Claudia of Stafford; Son, Monte R. Berkey and wife Maria of Houston and Daughter Sharra L. Cates and fiancé Daniel Smith of Missouri City.
Jim was blessed with five grandchildren; Stephanie of Fredericksburg, TX; Jaclyn and her husband Aaron of Carlisle, AR; Scott of Fort Worth, TX; Kari of Missouri City, TX, Alexis of Houston, TX and James of Stafford, TX.
His newest sunshine is great grandson Carson Bradley Gann of Carlisle, AR.
Jim graduated Wichita Falls senior high school in 1957; Attended Abilene Christian College 1957-1958. He received an associate degree from Grayson County College in accounting in 1962.
Jim spent several years in banking and finance before joining the Houston Chronicle as an independent distributor for home delivery. He spent 35 wonderful years with the Chronicle as was named Distributor of the year in 1995. He received many awards for distributor of the month. He was dedicated to the Chronicle and his district zip code 77459. He supported Boy Scouts of America and Sta-Mo Softball.
He was deeply committed to the work of his church, Heritage Baptist Church, where he served on the building and grounds committee. The mission work in McAllen, TX held a special place in his heart.
Jim will be missed being "Head Elf" in our neighborhood Christmas Wonderland where our entire neighborhood would work long hours to make Santa come alive for all the children in the area.
Jim and his family would like to thank our precious neighbors, our extended church family, brothers and sister in Christ, customers who stayed with us for 35 years and our carriers who worked so diligently to deliver those papers! God bless all those who touched our lives in special and wonderful ways.
A memorial service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church 2223 FM 1092(Murphy Road) Missouri City, TX, 77459. September 17, 2011 at 2:00 pm.
All are invited to come for a celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Heritage Baptist Church Benevolent fund. 2223 FM 1092(Murphy Road) Missouri City, TX, 77459.
Blessing to each of you, The Hays family.
Online condolences may be made by signing the guest book at www.millerfuneral.com

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jim Hays

8 Entries

April 20, 2012

Dear Vivian and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Although we were cousins, and enjoyed visiting each other as children--our paths did not cross as we grew up. He was kind enough to come to my Dad's (Ralph)funeral in 1984. I saw your name in the Loving Friends directory and realized you had lost him. Obviously, he and Sharra had a special relationship and I know she misses him so much-- as you do also.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Lana (Hays) Schwinger

Your baby girl

January 3, 2012

It's my 1st birthday without you, life is so different without you, coming my the house a bringing my a special card or some little something just so I would know you didn't forget! I love you and miss you dearly.

your baby girl

December 25, 2011

it's my first christmas without you, i wasn't sure how i was
going to make it through this
holiday without you, so i filled my home with more santas than i ever had before and i feel like i am surrounded by you. i know you are with me everyday with everything i do! merry christmas daddy. i love and miss you more and more everyday.

Sharra Cates

November 10, 2011

It's been 2 months today since I lot my mentor, who taught me how to do things myself, about me and how to put all my Faith and Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. I Love and Miss you so much Daddy. Love, your baby girl

Shelina Khureshi

October 12, 2011

My condolences to the entire Hays family. Jim was a wonderful man whom I worked for for a couple of years. He always had something nice and pleaseant to say no matter what time of day or night. May he rest in peace.

Mayor Allen Owen

September 17, 2011

I am sorry to find out about my friends passing and even more sorry that I did not know until I missed his services. Jim was always interested in what he could do to help the City and was always my eyes and ears on the streets when something needed attention. I will miss him greatly. My prayers and thoughts are with the family. He will always be remembered.

Patti Breitkreuz-Blackwell

September 15, 2011

My sweet Dad spoke so highly of Jim. Our prayers are being sent to you all. Take comfort in knowing that he is resting in God's loving arms.

Kathy Milner

September 15, 2011

My thouughts and prayers are with the Hays family. I worked with Jim for 30 years and he was such a good man. Enjoyed his jokes. He usually had his dog with him in his truck and used to tell me he had to go the dog was circling the block.

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