Douglas Lee Hays

Douglas Lee Hays of Kirksville, Missouri passed away on September 7, 2022 at the home of his sister in Camdenton, Missouri surrounded by his family.

The son of Benny Leroy and Emma Lou Hays, Doug was born March 20, 1959 in Kirksville, Mo. He was united in marriage to Jessalyn Jutton Hays April 1, 1984 and to this marriage two children were born.

Doug is survived by his son Aaron Franklin Hays of Overland Park, KS, his daughter Jessye Marie Hays Thomas (Daniel) of Louisville, KY; sister, Carol Hays Byars (Larry) of Camdenton, Mo, brother, Larry Hays (Carol) of Kirksville; five grandchildren, Kole Pope, Harper Hays, Matthew Thomas, Mason Hays and Alexander Thomas; and several nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, and nephew Lucas Cole Grinde.

Doug was raised in Kirksville, Missouri where he graduated with the KHS Class of 1977.  He also attended Northeast Missouri State University in 1978 and 1979, playing both baseball and basketball and made All Conference.

Doug was always an athletic star during his younger years and later in life mastered his carpentry skills and was quite talented. He used those talents to build and remodel homes over the years as well as to build an elaborate tree house for his grandkids. After Doug’s career in the carpentry trade he also was employed in the family business of Kirksville Concrete and at the time of his death was still working for the new owners of the plant.

Following family tradition, Doug was a St Louis Cardinal, KC Chiefs, and MU fan. He enjoyed family and friends, but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his family. Doug was known for his quiet unassuming nature and his humble and kind disposition.

Visitation will be held at Davis Playle Hudson Rimer Funeral Home on October 7, 2022 from 5-7. A private burial will be in the Maple Hills Cemetery in Kirksville.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and can be sent to the funeral home.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com.