of Shirley, AR
February 19, 1939 - May 11, 2024
Henry ''Sonny'' Hays, 85, of Shirley, Arkansas departed from this world peacefully at home on evening of May 11, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Denny Brown and Laura Self.
Sonny served in the United States Navy and was a welder by trade. He loved his family, friends, fishing and fast cars.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years, Rosemary Hays; children, Laura (Craig) Breedlove of Shirley, Arkansas, Sam (Brandy) Hays, David (Ruth) Hays of Texas; three stepchildren, Kathy, Jacque, Russell also of Texas; grandchildren, Shelby (Nolan) Friend, Bryce (Makayla) Hays, Baylee (Austin) Clark, Kendyl (MaKall) Mosley, Layla Hays, Jordan Hays, Dean Hays, Claudia Hays, Angelee Hays and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Services are Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Roller McNutt Funeral Home with Brother Alan Rolen officiating. Interment will follow at Lute Mountain Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas.
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Laura, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Sonny's family is in my prayers. The boys and I were blessed to have him and his family for neighbors. Thank you for the memories and know your family is in our prayers. We love you. RIP Sonny Hays
Love
Lisa Mahler, Ronnie, Bobby and Teddy Kirkendoll
Cousin rest in peace. I love you with all my heart
Prayers for the family. Sonny was a wonderful neighbor and good friend. He will be dearly missed.
So sorry to hear this. Jerry always talked so highly of Sonny. He was a good man and I’m sure a wonderful dad from knowing Laura. He will be missed by a lot. Praying for peace for your family Rosemary. For he is at peace now.
I am so very sorry to hear of Sonny 's passing. He was a good man a good neighbor a good dad and grandpa he will be greatly missed praying for peace in this difficult time