Hoby Alfred Hays Sr., 62, of Lafayette died June 16, 2021, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born June 2, 1959, in Daytona Beach, FL to late Alfred Hully and Helen (Hatcher) Hays. He graduated from Daytona Beach High School and Daytona State College as a Journeyman Electrician where and earned his BA in electrical Engineering while at Daytona State College. He was a 30-year member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) #668 in Lafayette.
He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and NASCAR. He also had a passion for surfing.
He is survived by his son, Hoby Hays Jr.; close friend, Ann Kroegher; 4 grandchildren, Skylar Hays, Paisley Hays, Dylan Pries, and Chelsea Preis; a great-granddaughter, Riley May Hays; a brother, Heith Hays; and several cousins, and his pet dogs Daisy and Harley.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer J. Hays. And brother Hugh Hays
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Uptowners Club, Barton Beach Rd. Lafayette, IN
Memorial contributions in Hoby’s name may be given to the Uptowners Club or the IBEW Food Pantry.
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