A celebration of his life will take place on July 13, 2019. For additional information regarding this, please contact a family member.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bert Shears Hays, Sr.; Mother, Frances Wetherby; Brother, Bert Shears Hays, Jr.; Father-in-law, Arthur Knight; Mother-in-law, Georgia Knight; Grandnephew, Owen James Matherly; and his beloved Mini Pin, Tessa Hays.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, La Rose Knight Hays; Son, Timothy Shane Hays (Mary) of Bracey, VA; Daughter, Tiffany Marshea Hays (Charlie Moore), of Arrington, TN; and Grandson, Riggs Pegram Hays of Bracey, VA; Honorary grandsons, Trey Murray and Seth Oliver; Bonus grandsons, Brent (Shylo) Enos and Carl (Tory) Enos; Bonus great grandson, Eli Enos; Brother, Steven Hays (Annie) of Chapin, SC; Sisters, Sharon McGrath (Jim), of Yadkinville, NC; and Kathy Carver (King), of Daytona Beach, FL.; Sister-in-law, Lucy Margaret Eubanks (Garland), of Jefferson, SC. Nieces, Sara Matherly (Kevin), of Columbia, SC; Alison Valdepenas (Sean), of Chapin, SC; Angela Shapshak (Dag), of Birmingham, AL; and Pennie Oliver (Scott), of Jefferson, SC. Nephews, Kasey Carver (Erin), of Monroe, MI; Patrick McGrath of Yadkinville, NC; and Sean Hays (Erin), of Lexington, SC. Beloved doggies, Taza and Tammie Hays, of the home.
Bob was a graduate of Cary High School. He attended Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) and graduated with an Associates Degree from Lafayette Business School. He served in the Air Force and worked for Black & Decker for 17 years. In 1987, he began working for R.W. Mitscher Company as an award-winning manufacturers’ sales rep and later moved into an independent role until his retirement. In retirement, he shared his passion for animals with Taza, Tessa and Tammie. He was also an avid NC State fan and loved all things Wolfpack. His happy place was Holden Beach, where you’d either find him surf fishing or on the links. Bob touched so many lives with his humor, wit, charm, and smooth dance moves. His laughter would fill a room, and his presence brightened everyone’s day. He never met a stranger.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Avery County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1213, Newland, NC 28657, or to a charity of your choice.
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