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Wallace Edwin Hays

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Wallace Edwin "Wally" Hays, 79, of Van Buren entered into heaven Friday June 24, 2016 in Fort Smith. He was born Aug. 31, 1936 to Jim and Wilma (Usher) Hays. He was a graduate of Van Buren High School, a member of First Baptist Church and the Community Bible Class. He worked at Hays Trading Post, Dixie Cup, where he retired after twenty years, and then worked at Breeden Dodge for several years. He was an avid rancher raising cattle. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Patricia Neal Hays, his parents and one brother Tommy Hays. He is survived by his wife, Kay of the home; three daughters, Patti Thomas, Cindi Carter, Melissa Catron all of Van Buren; one son, Dr. Wallace Haden Hays of Van Buren; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanne Mendenhall of Van Buren, Anne Spellman of Alma, Marilyn Ballentine of Alma; four brothers, Dr. J.B. Hays of Fayetteville, Darrell Hays of Fort Smith, Alvy Hays and Dr. Elliott Hays both of Van Buren. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday June 27, 2016 at First Baptist Church Chapel of Van Buren with private burial in Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. Hays maybe viewed Sunday June 26, 2016 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Donations may be made to either the Sebastian County Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Highway Fort Smith, Ark. 72904 or to Open Hands Ministry at First Baptist Church, 1121 E. Main Street Van Buren, Ark. 72956. Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com.

Published June 26, 2016

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