Keith Hays was born on May 27, 1967 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Joann and Darrell Hays. He passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 in Fort Smith. Keith grew up in Rock Island, Oklahoma and Fort Smith and graduated from Poteau High School (Class of '85). He enjoyed his family, friends, and attending Courage to Change Church with his dad. Those who knew Keith, knew that he had the biggest heart and was full of life - a loyal friend who would give the shirt off his back. He especially adored his mom, dad and daughter, Mary Anne. He loved his nieces and nephews like his own, he was the best uncle. Keith will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Keith is preceded in death by his nephew, Shane Wesley Keith Baxter. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Anne Hays Atee; his parents, Darrell Hays and Joann Hays; his two sisters, Dee Dee Walker and Mitzi Dunavin; several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles also survive to cherish Keith’s memory.
A Celebration of Life Service to honor Keith’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Charles Phillips and Pastor DeWayne Hicks officiating, interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Hackett. Viewing will be 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday before the service.
McConnell Funeral Home at 137 No. Main St., Greenwood, Arkansas is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements for Keith Hays.
