ALTON — Darrell Henry “Hank” Hays, Jr., 66, of Alton, KS died on October 29, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. 

Hank is survived by a brother, Terry Hays, Natoma; sisters, Linda (Phill) Martin, Great Bend; Marsha (David) Erickson, Wellington; and Stephanie(David Austin) Massier, Palco. He has 6 nieces and 4 nephews and several great nieces & nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sheri, and his beloved companions, Baby George & George. 

A celebration of Darrell’s life will be on Monday, November 4th at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Natoma, Kansas.  Visitation & viewing is from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. the day of service at the church.  Burial will follow at the Natoma Cemetery.  Pohlman, Varner & Peeler Mortuary of  Russell and Natoma, Kansas are in charge of the services 

Memorials will be with K9 Karma Animal Advocates, an animal rescue non-profit. Donations in memory of Hank may be sent either on their website, k9karmarescue.org or mail to: K9 Karma, 809 Harding St., Wichita, KS 67208.  

Funeral arrangements provided by

Pohlman, Varner & Peeler Mortuary

701 N. First St.

Natoma, KS 67651       

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 5, 2019