John Earl Hays Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Earl Hays Sr. of Magee, Mississippi, who passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Donna Hays Brown; his parents, James Berry Hays and Lamire Hancock Hays; his siblings, Jim Hays, Mollie Hays Sowell and Helen Barr; and his grandson Hunter Degueyter.
He is survived by: his wife Vicki McWilliams Hays of Magee, MS; his children, David Hays (Marsha), Jay Hays (Amanda), Tammy Hays Degueyter (Brian), Cindy Hays Peter (Steven) and Amanda Hays Lott (Andy); and his sister-in-law Linda Hays. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 13th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee Sunday (302 8th Ave SW, Magee, MS 39111). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 14th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee Monday (302 8th Ave SW, Magee, MS 39111). A graveside service was held on Monday, October 14th 2024 at the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
