John Southard Hays's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2024 in Erie, Michigan

John Southard Hays

October 8, 1946 - August 24, 2024 (77 years old)

Erie, Michigan

John Southard Hays's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2024 in Erie, Michigan
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John Southard Hays

October 8, 1946 - August 24, 2024 (77 years old)

Erie, Michigan

John Southard Hays Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Southard Hays of Erie, Michigan, born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Southard left this world on August 24, 2024 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, John Southard shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John Southard farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Hays and Vera Hays (Southard); his son Joseph E. Hays; and his sister Ann Sewell. He is survived by: his children, Christina Johnson of Erie, Kerry Ann Anetrini (Jason) of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and Thomas Hays (Tammy) of Ottawa Lake, Michigan.; his brother Robert Hays of Eastpointe; and his grandchildren, Connor Johnson of Erie, Michigan, Guinevere Johnson of Erie, Michigan, Brogan Hawkins-Hays of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, Samantha Royce of Midland, Michigan, Jessica Schliska of Saginaw and Noah Sanders of Midland, Michigan..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merkle Funeral Service and Floral Expression (North Monroe)



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