Wesley Clark Hays Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Wesley Clark Hays Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2025 at the age of 82. Wesley touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Wesley may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wesley C. Hays Sr. Wes (Betty) and Alice Makowski (Felix). He is survived by: his wife Joan Patterson; his children, Karen Hays, Cindy Panigall (John) and Dan Hays; and his grandsons, Ben and Andrew Panigall. He is also survived by numerous siblings and half siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial contributions in Wes's honor may be directed towards the hospice organization of your choosing. Keep Wesley Clark "Wes" Hays Jr.'s legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
