With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald Earl Hays Sr. of Smithsburg, Maryland, who passed away on February 2, 2022 at the age of 87. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Earl Hays Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lloyd Denton Hays and Cora M. Hays (Lewis); his former life partner Janet L. Hays (Bowman); and his siblings, Ruth Spitzer, Lauren Hays, Harold Hays, Bill Hays and Lee Hays.

He is survived by : his wife Shirley E. Hays; his children, Suzanne Strayer (Ron) of Fairfield, PA and Donald E. Hays, Jr. (Sandra); and his grandchildren, Stacie Walck, Stephanie Steele, Jami Vaughan and Kendra McElroy. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and one nephew.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Washington County, 13011 Maugansville Rd. Hagerstown, MD, 21740.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J. L. Davis Funeral Home