James Benton Hays
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James Benton Hays
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James Benton Hays died Saturday, February 6, 2016.

Jim was born in Prospect, PA to Dean and Dorothy Hays.

Jim was a veteran of the Korean War serving as Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed NASCAR, the Pirates and Steelers.

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dolores Valjean (Pell) Hays. James is also survived by his son James Dean Hays and daughter-in-law Sherrie, his daughter Janene Lynn Mohney and son-in-law Randy, his granddaughters Tara (James) Jageman and Shannon (James) Webb and grandson Justin (Kaitlin) Mohney and 6 great grandchildren.

Jim is also survived by his siblings John Hays, Sally (Rex) Gates and William (Dolly) Hays.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends will be received from 10 AM until the time of funeral services at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at the Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 515 N. McKean Street, Kittanning, PA with the Reverend Robert Hindman officiating.

Burial will be at Lawn Haven Burial Estates. Friends and family are welcome to a reception immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's name to the American Cancer Society, Armstrong Unit, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

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