Clark Hays, well-known and loved by many in Eastern Kentucky as a minister in the Old Regular Baptist
Church, died July 17, 2001 in Lexington, Ky. He was 86.
Hays, a resident of Red Fox, was a retired employee of Kentucky Power Company.
He loved his church, and was devoted to the ministry he felt God called him to do.
Hays served in the ministry for a total of 49 years. He made the Happy Home Church his own home in
March 1973 and became assistant moderator there.
Hays was born September 30, 1914, the son of Nelson and Lucinda B. Smith Hays.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lettie Vance Hays; three sons, Rudean, Shelby and Larry; four
daughters, Navon Singleton, Mildred Sue Childers, Verie Gibson and Pat Gentry; two brothers, Astor and
Lawrence Hays; one sister, Alma Banks; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Clark Hays were held Friday, July 20, 2001, with Elwood Cornett and Do Pratt
officiating. He was buried in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr.
Tribute to Brother Clark
His face is weathered like leather
His hands are so big and so strong
In his eyes you see the wisdom
That has come as the years have gone
In his voice you hear the laughter
And the caring that comes from the heart
A lot of men have walked this valley
But none quite like Brother Clark.
He was a young boy full of mischief
But he met a girl who saw the good
And through her love and understanding
He turned to the Lord like he knew he should
For over 60 years he has loved her
He thinks of the children she gave
When he looks at her he sees all seven
And at night for each one he will pray
Oh, Lord, please watch over my children
Oh, Lord, please show them the way
Oh, Lord, please guide them to you
Like you did for me that joyous day
When Clark has gone up to Heaven
He will have Lettie walking by his side
He will look down upon this valley
He'll hear his children say with pride
Oh, Daddy, thank you for loving
Oh, Daddy, thank you for your prayers
Daddy, we have all found Jesus
So rest, sweet Daddy, way up there.
--Rhett Gibson
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Church, died July 17, 2001 in Lexington, Ky. He was 86.
Hays, a resident of Red Fox, was a retired employee of Kentucky Power Company.
He loved his church, and was devoted to the ministry he felt God called him to do.
Hays served in the ministry for a total of 49 years. He made the Happy Home Church his own home in
March 1973 and became assistant moderator there.
Hays was born September 30, 1914, the son of Nelson and Lucinda B. Smith Hays.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lettie Vance Hays; three sons, Rudean, Shelby and Larry; four
daughters, Navon Singleton, Mildred Sue Childers, Verie Gibson and Pat Gentry; two brothers, Astor and
Lawrence Hays; one sister, Alma Banks; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Clark Hays were held Friday, July 20, 2001, with Elwood Cornett and Do Pratt
officiating. He was buried in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr.
Tribute to Brother Clark
His face is weathered like leather
His hands are so big and so strong
In his eyes you see the wisdom
That has come as the years have gone
In his voice you hear the laughter
And the caring that comes from the heart
A lot of men have walked this valley
But none quite like Brother Clark.
He was a young boy full of mischief
But he met a girl who saw the good
And through her love and understanding
He turned to the Lord like he knew he should
For over 60 years he has loved her
He thinks of the children she gave
When he looks at her he sees all seven
And at night for each one he will pray
Oh, Lord, please watch over my children
Oh, Lord, please show them the way
Oh, Lord, please guide them to you
Like you did for me that joyous day
When Clark has gone up to Heaven
He will have Lettie walking by his side
He will look down upon this valley
He'll hear his children say with pride
Oh, Daddy, thank you for loving
Oh, Daddy, thank you for your prayers
Daddy, we have all found Jesus
So rest, sweet Daddy, way up there.
--Rhett Gibson
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2001 Obit Home Page
Clark Hays, well-known and loved by many in Eastern Kentucky as a minister in the Old Regular Baptist
Church, died July 17, 2001 in Lexington, Ky. He was 86.
Hays, a resident of Red Fox, was a retired employee of Kentucky Power Company.
He loved his church, and was devoted to the ministry he felt God called him to do.
Hays served in the ministry for a total of 49 years. He made the Happy Home Church his own home in
March 1973 and became assistant moderator there.
Hays was born September 30, 1914, the son of Nelson and Lucinda B. Smith Hays.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lettie Vance Hays; three sons, Rudean, Shelby and Larry; four
daughters, Navon Singleton, Mildred Sue Childers, Verie Gibson and Pat Gentry; two brothers, Astor and
Lawrence Hays; one sister, Alma Banks; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Clark Hays were held Friday, July 20, 2001, with Elwood Cornett and Do Pratt
officiating. He was buried in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr.
Tribute to Brother Clark
His face is weathered like leather
His hands are so big and so strong
In his eyes you see the wisdom
That has come as the years have gone
In his voice you hear the laughter
And the caring that comes from the heart
A lot of men have walked this valley
But none quite like Brother Clark.
He was a young boy full of mischief
But he met a girl who saw the good
And through her love and understanding
He turned to the Lord like he knew he should
For over 60 years he has loved her
He thinks of the children she gave
When he looks at her he sees all seven
And at night for each one he will pray
Oh, Lord, please watch over my children
Oh, Lord, please show them the way
Oh, Lord, please guide them to you
Like you did for me that joyous day
When Clark has gone up to Heaven
He will have Lettie walking by his side
He will look down upon this valley
He'll hear his children say with pride
Oh, Daddy, thank you for loving
Oh, Daddy, thank you for your prayers
Daddy, we have all found Jesus
So rest, sweet Daddy, way up there.
--Rhett Gibson
Obituary Home Page
2001 Obit Home Page
Church, died July 17, 2001 in Lexington, Ky. He was 86.
Hays, a resident of Red Fox, was a retired employee of Kentucky Power Company.
He loved his church, and was devoted to the ministry he felt God called him to do.
Hays served in the ministry for a total of 49 years. He made the Happy Home Church his own home in
March 1973 and became assistant moderator there.
Hays was born September 30, 1914, the son of Nelson and Lucinda B. Smith Hays.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lettie Vance Hays; three sons, Rudean, Shelby and Larry; four
daughters, Navon Singleton, Mildred Sue Childers, Verie Gibson and Pat Gentry; two brothers, Astor and
Lawrence Hays; one sister, Alma Banks; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Clark Hays were held Friday, July 20, 2001, with Elwood Cornett and Do Pratt
officiating. He was buried in the Carr Fork Memorial Cemetery at Litt Carr.
Tribute to Brother Clark
His face is weathered like leather
His hands are so big and so strong
In his eyes you see the wisdom
That has come as the years have gone
In his voice you hear the laughter
And the caring that comes from the heart
A lot of men have walked this valley
But none quite like Brother Clark.
He was a young boy full of mischief
But he met a girl who saw the good
And through her love and understanding
He turned to the Lord like he knew he should
For over 60 years he has loved her
He thinks of the children she gave
When he looks at her he sees all seven
And at night for each one he will pray
Oh, Lord, please watch over my children
Oh, Lord, please show them the way
Oh, Lord, please guide them to you
Like you did for me that joyous day
When Clark has gone up to Heaven
He will have Lettie walking by his side
He will look down upon this valley
He'll hear his children say with pride
Oh, Daddy, thank you for loving
Oh, Daddy, thank you for your prayers
Daddy, we have all found Jesus
So rest, sweet Daddy, way up there.
--Rhett Gibson
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