Joel Kevin Hays
August 26, 1960 - March 17, 2022
Joel Kevin Hays, 61, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Clearwater, FL. He was a seventh generation Floridian, born on August 26, 1960 at Ocala, FL to Arthur Moore Thompson, Jr. and JoAnne Leard Thompson. JoAnne subsequently married Col. George William Hays, USMC (Ret.) on August 18, 1963 at Yankeetown, FL and on December 30, 1964 he adopted Kevin and his two brothers, Arthur Moore and William Keith, and legally changed their last name to Hays. Kevin was a former long-time resident of Tallahassee, FL, where he graduated from Amos P. Godby High School in June 1979. Kevin fancied himself as a cowboy and was a dedicated fan of the Florida State Seminoles. He was engaged in the trucking industry for many years, usually as an over-the-road trucker, until he became disabled. Kevin is survived by his former spouse, Sherry D. Parker, daughter Jessica Hubbell (Chris), grandchildren Kaylin, Abigail, Hailey and Nolan, all of Loganville, GA; brothers Arthur Moore Hays (Candy) of Clearwater, FL and William Keith Hays (Janice) of Humble, TX, as well as many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Joel Kevin Hays, 61, passed away on March 17, 2022 at Clearwater, FL. He was a seventh generation Floridian, born on August 26, 1960 at Ocala, FL to Arthur Moore Thompson, Jr. and JoAnne Leard Thompson. JoAnne subsequently married Col. George... View Obituary & Service Information