of North Little Rock, AR

January 8, 1947 - October 4, 2023

Patrick Henry Hays was born in NLR on January 8, 1947 to Arthur Henry and Linnea Hays. He passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Mayor Hays served as Mayor for 6 terms and became the longest serving Mayor in NLR history. He also served as a NLR State Representative and a delegate to the Arkansas Constitutional Convention.

Mayor Hays is survived by his wife, Linda Culp Hays of 42 years; daughter, Josie Linnea Hays Staggs and husband, Dr. Brent Staggs; grandchildren, Savannah, Isabella and Harper Staggs; son, Kevin Lester and wife, Darla and daughter, Ainsley; sister, Cindy Scott and brother, Mike Hays; Cousin, Scottie Paige and family and all of the Kansas cousins, sister-in-law, Sheila Culp Calhoun and husband, Dr. Jan Calhoun; along with a host of friends and supporters. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to UAMS Oncologist Dr. Veeraputhiran and Oncology Nurse Tiffany Willis.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 3:00 PM at NLR First Pentecostal Church, located at 1401 Calvary Road in NLR. The Hays family welcomes all who would like to attend.

Arrangements under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd in North Little Rock.

Memorials may be made to NLR Animal Shelter.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com