Douglas "Doug" Wayne Hays's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Rome, Georgia

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Hays

December 29, 1944 - September 26, 2026 (81 years old)

Rome, Georgia

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Hays's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2026 in Rome, Georgia

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Douglas "Doug" Wayne Hays

December 29, 1944 - September 26, 2026 (81 years old)

Rome, Georgia

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Douglas Wayne Hays Obituary

Douglas Wayne Hays of Rome, Georgia passed away on September 26, 2026. Douglas, born on December 29, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Stewart Hays and Annie Mae Pelfrey Hays; and his siblings, Shelbia Hays, Sheila Vines and Ray Hays.

He is survived by: his wife Kathey Gravely Hays; his children, Dwayne Hays (Scarlett), Heather Walker (Kenn) and Amy Hays; his grandchildren, Libby Jannot (Kevin), Kelsey Christie (Jamison), Ben Walker and Wes Walker (Katie); his great grandchildren, Finn, Alex Jannot and Abigail Christie; and his sister Janice Hays. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 29th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Oaknoll Memorial Gardens (2549 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165).

His Heavenly Father and for children, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Children's Ministry of West Rome Baptist Church, 914 Shorter Ave NW, Rome GA 30165 in lieu of flowers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Salmon Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Tue

Sep 29

Graveside service

1:00 PM

Oaknoll Memorial Gardens
2549 Shorter Ave, Rome, GA 30165

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