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Rupert Hays Obituary
Rupert Arnold Hays age 80 of San Antonio died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born July 10, 1937 to Guy and Celia Hays in Port Arthur, Texas. In addition to his parents, Rupert is preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Hays Franklin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sue Ellen Knight Hays; son, Steven Hays and his wife, Randall; sisters, Janice Hays Crockett and her husband, Garland and Ellen Hays Troup and her husband, Jan; son-in-law, Christopher Franklin; grandchildren, Erica Kimble and her husband, Justin, Brooke, Liam, Hunter, Ainslee and her husband, Basil and Taylor; great grandchildren, Charlotte and Benjamin Kimble; uncle, Fred Chatelain and his wife, Barbara; nephew, David Knight and his wife, Tracy; niece, Margie Abshire and her husband, Dwain. Rupert served in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne. He was a Mortgage Banker and was a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Mary's University. He was an active member of Oak Hills Church serving in the Hospital Ministry. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snow skiing and hanging out with his family. One of the highlights of his life was traveling to Jerusalem.
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A Memorial Service will held be at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Oak Hills Church, 19595 IH 10 West. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions in his memory may be made to ThriveWell Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 29331, San Antonio, Texas 78229 ~ www.thrivewell.org or the Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas, 205 West Olmos Drive, No. 101, San Antonio, Texas 78212 ~ www.cbcst.org. Arrangements with
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Nancy Watler
August 8, 2018
Rupert and I went to DeQueen school in our early years. We had same birthday. Lost touch over the years, but I still remember those days in Port Arthur, Texas, Nancy
May 15, 2018
Lots of memories from when we all lived in Whispering Oaks.
Sue and Steve we are so sorry for your loss and we're glad we got to walk down some of life's path with Rupert.
Bobby&Suzy Schumacher
May 14, 2018
Rupert's dad and mine were best friends and we were born one month apart so we pretty much grew up together.We had a lot of good times.I'm going to miss you bud.See you soon.(but not to soon ).So sorry for your loss Sue.
Jim Walters(Jimbo)
Jack Shull
May 14, 2018
Rupert Hays was my first CEO in the mortgage lending business. He was a wonderful mentor and friend. I will miss him but know he is with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. He was also reunited with his daughter, Karen.
Hank Wainwright
May 14, 2018
Charlotte and I have friends with Rupert & Sue for 60+ years. Sue and Charlotte were best friends in school. We have played golf,Branson ,Cruise, and anniversary visit.
Speaking of anniversaries, When we went to SA for their 50th, Rupert got a Rose Royce to pick us up at his house and take us to the event.
We will always be grateful to Rupert & Sue for helping our son Monte when he was in school @UTSA.
Rupert gave him a " JOB ". To help him in school.
It was nothing more than a helping hand.
Prayers to Sue & Family.
Love, Hank & Charlotte
Alfonso Batres
May 13, 2018
Rupert, I will miss our morning talks and joking about our paratrooper days at the Fitness Center. I always looked forward to seeing you and Sue each morning. Sue, you are in my prayers.
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