James Francis Hays Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Francis Hays of Norman, Oklahoma, who passed away on January 3, 2024 at the age of 64. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Elmer James Hays and Frances "Francee" Joan Hays; his wife Dara D. Hays; his brother Greg Moore; his pets, Shekinah, Kiera and Leisel; his children, Rani Meyer of Sarasota, Florida, Garrett K. Hays (Terri) of Yukon, Oklahoma, Stephanie Keovixay of Sarasota, Florida and Austin J. Hays (Brandi) of Norman, Oklahoma; his siblings, Brian Moore (Liz) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Gerald Clark (Billy Jo) of Norman, Oklahoma, Janelle Barnes (Mike) of Gering, Nebraska, Janette Mize (Bob) of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Danee Avila (Rudy) of Gering, Nebraska, Dawn Knight of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Amy Kilgo (Riley) of Waco, Texas, Pat Floan (Matt) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Lindy Clark of Norman, Oklahoma; and his grandchildren, Anthony Lee, Austin Wilkinson, Scott Hays, Katelynn Hays, Lotus Keovixay, Emma Hays and Wil Hays. He was also cherished by 11 nieces; 12 nephews; and a host of extended family and friends.