Franklin S. Hays Jr.

Franklin S. Hays, Jr., 79, of Abbeville, SC, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Self Regional Health Care in Greenwood, SC. He was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Franklin S. Hays, Sr. and Selma Simpson Hays. Mr. Hays was a graduate of Abbeville High School and was a beloved member of the Class of 1955. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Hays was an electrician for many years and was a member of the Abbeville First Baptist Church. Mr. Hays is survived by his brother, H.A. Hays of Chula Vista, CA; his sister Hazel Hays Steiner of Hollandale, FL; two nephews, Mike and Mark Hays of CA; and special cousins, Pam and Jerry Atkinson of Sunset, SC and their daughter, Kimberly Atkinson Sims of CA. Graveside Services for Mr. Hays will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 13, in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with Rev. Dr. John Keith officiating. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Hays, may be sent to the Abbeville First Baptist Church Elevator Fund, P.O. Box 825, Abbeville, SC 29620 or the Abbeville High School Class of 1955, c/o Bugs Ware, 308 Magazine Street, Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Hays family.