Arvail Timothy Hays Jr. "Tim", 77, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2019 in Creve Coeur.

On December 22, 1941 in Evansville, Indiana he was born to the union of Arvail Hays Sr. and Jewell "Bell".

Arvail was united in marriage on November 23, 1961 in Valley Park to Shirley "Zweifel".

After over 30 years, Arvail would retire from Chrysler as a supervisor.

Arvail was involved in helping build the Grace Baptist Church of Union. Arvail was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had spent a little bit of time drag racing cars back in the day and even took home a few trophies. Working on cars was also a pass time for Arvail. Most of all he loved his family and watched over them. Arvail especially loved his grandsons.

Arvail was preceded in death by two sets of parents, Arvail Sr. and Jewell Hays and Harold Erway and Helen Hays; one brother, Bill Hays.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Hays of Beaufort; two sons, Timothy Hays of Beaufort an Randall Hays of Cape Girardeau; one brother, Norman Hays of San Diego; three sisters, Shirley Roberts of Colorado, Beverly Kathriner and husband Frank of Cedar Hill and Monna McFarland and husband Mike of Pacific; three grandsons, Brendan Hays of Washington, Landon Hays of Cape Girardeau and Austin Hays of Beaufort; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorial Donations are appreciated to the American Diabetes Association

Association P.O Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215.