Bobby Arlen Hays

BOBBY ARLEN HAYS, 80, of Little Rock, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Bob was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Appleton, Ark., to O. P. and Gracie Hays. He worked in construction for over 60 years and retired as a general superintendent in commercial construction. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock. Bob's love for the Lord was evident in all areas of his life. He had a servant's heart, always putting others' needs ahead of his own. He loved his family and spent his life taking care of them. He used his talents to build homes for others, and celebrated God's creation through woodcarvings and artwork. Whether he was fixing a leaky roof, serving food at the Ronald McDonald house, or making people laugh, he did it all for God's glory. He modeled a true walk with Christ, and his family carries on his Christian legacy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Emmitt, James, and Glen Hays. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Hays, two daughters, Sandra Hays of Little Rock and Faith Posey and husband Dr. David Posey of Batesville, his grandchildren, Lindsay James and husband Jeremiah James of Jonesboro, Hannah Posey of Conway, Caleb Posey of Little Rock, Adelline and Esther Posey of Batesville, and one great-grandchild, Abigail James of Jonesboro. He is also survived by one brother Raymond Hays and Virginia Hays of Appleton and one sister Evelyn Moore and Allen Moore of Redmond, Oregon and several nieces and nephews. The family will conduct a memorial service at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, Immanuel Baptist Chapel, officiated by the Dr. Gary Hollingsworth. Visitation will immediately follow the service in the chapel foyer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of George Preiss's Sunday School Class at Immanuel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Shinn Funeral Service in Russellville, with burial in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Hector. Memorials may be sent to the Ronald McDonald House Building Fund, 1009 Wolfe Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202, or to Immanuel Baptist Church Benevolence Fund 501 North Shackelford Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72211. The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com.