Donald Ray Hays

Donald Ray Hays of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Ted Hays and Eva (Huckabaa) Hays on December 6, 1946 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and passed from this life on January 15, 2011 in Pauls Valley at the age of 64. When Donald was just 8 years old he started farming with his dad until he later had a family of his own. In his early 20’s he owned and ran a service station until he became a welder and later on a truck driver. Donald loved to drive tractors, 4 wheelers, and go camping. He was also a member of Grace Baptist Church. To Donald life was about giving and love and everyone should love each other at all times. On February 8, 1988 Donald and Christine were married and spent nearly 23 years of martial bliss. Donald is survived by: Wife: Christine Hays of the home Son: Donald Joe Hays of Oklahoma City Stepsons: Bill Jones and wife Mary of Tecumseh, OK, Jim Jones and wife Vida of Pauls Valley, OK, and Ronald Jones and wife Cheryl of Ardmore, OK Daughters: Linda Hays of Oklahoma City, OK and Donna Kirk and husband Steven of Davis,OK Stepdaugher: Tina Cottrell and husband Jim of Wynnewood, OK Brother: Larry Hays and wife Betty of Wynnewood,OK Sisters: Doris and Douglas Campbell of Houston,TX and Joyce and the late Danny Davis of Elmore City,OK 17 Grandchildren: Dakota Kirk, Shelbie Kirk, Jonathan Kirk, and Zakery Kirk, Kelci Cottrell, Laci Cottrell, Brittany Cottrell, J.C. Cottrell, Josh Cottrell and wife Janis of Wynnewood, OK, Kristen and Brandon Cox of Shawnee, OK, Shannon Hardin and husband Tony of Tecumseh,OK, Zack and Lindsey Jones of Ardmore,OK, Kari and Anthony Gafney of Ardmore,OK, Chad Jones and wife Courtney of Pauls Valley, OK Jessica Jones Young of Pauls Valley, OK Bryan Nichols and Amber of Noble,OK, and Jeremy and Crystal Fangman of Oklahoma City, OK. 11 Great Grandchildren: Hayden, Petra, Aaron, Brylie, Ashton, Ja’ce, Braydyn, Madysyn, Konner, Mason, and Westyn As well as a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Donald was preceded in death by: Parents: Ted Hays and Eva (Huckabaa) Hays Sister: Mary Hays Nephew: Eric Campbell Funeral services for Mr. Hays are scheduled for Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel in Pauls Valley, OK with Ronnie Beaty officiating. Interment will be held at Antioch Cemetery in Antioch, OK. Services are under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com

Donald Ray Hays

December 6, 1946 - January 15, 2011