James Benson Hays Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 26, 2024, at the age of 75, James Benson Hays of Betsy Layne, Kentucky passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bee Hays and Ella Osborne Hays; and his siblings, Phillip Ray Clark, Lawrence Edward Clark, Peggy Jo Clark and Bebe Conn.
He is survived by: his wife Marcella Hurd Hays; his sons, Matthew Brian Hays (Samantha) of Pikeville, KY and Kevin Bernard Hays of Lexington, KY; his granddaughter Lilyan Rose Hays; and his siblings, Craig Hays of Betsy Layne, KY, Cecil Clark, Jr. (Jean) of Versailles, KY, Gary, Charlene Clark of Prestonsburg, KY, Craig Hayes of Betsy Layne, KY, Kenneth Ray Clarke (Jeanne) of Lexington Ky, Carol Rice of Westfield, IN, Vanessa Clark of Harold, KY., Patty L. Hays (Gormond) of Harold, KY. and Alice Faye Chapman (James) of Pikeville.
