Clinton C. Hays

Clinton C. Hays, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 with family by his side. Clint was born July 3, 1931 in Enid, OK, to Cecil Clifford and Opha Mabel (Ivey) Hays. He was a 1949 graduate of Enid High School in Enid, OK. After high school Clint joined the 45th Infantry Division of the Oklahoma Army National Guard, and was ordered into active duty service in the Korean War. After the service Clint attended and graduated from Oklahoma A&M College, now Oklahoma State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1956. In 1975 Clint opened his own electrical motor sales business: Hays, Elder, Sibley Company, Inc. Clint was a charismatic businessman and an intuitive investor. He greatly enjoyed analyzing the stock market, and worked as a stockbroker for some time. Clint and Verla were members of Woodland Acres Baptist Church and members for 40 years at Oaks Country Club. He enjoyed many years of golfing at the club, becoming Men's Club champion in 1971, as well as shooting under his age four separate times at the Oaks course. Clint was a member of Eta Kappa Nu, an international honor society for Electrical Engineering, and Sigma Tau, an engineering honor society. In his retirement, Clint enjoyed spending time with his loving family and grandchildren. He took several golfing vacations, including Pebble Beach, CA, St Andrews, Scotland and Pinehurst, NC. He was able to attend the Masters and various other golf tournaments, especially enjoying the PGA at Southern Hills. Clint's love and passion was his family. He guided them in how to learn, live and love. It was common for one of his many family members to come to him for encouragement, direction and advice. They also surrounded him to hear his stories, laugh at his jokes, or listen earnestly when he talked about how blessed he was to have his family. Clint welcomed everyone; he believed everyone was unique and had their own special talent and beauty. Clint loved baby animals and all things young and innocent. Clint was known by many as "Joker" as he loved to laugh and loved playing games. Clint is survived by his wife of 63 years, Verla (George) Hays; his son and daughter-in-law, Coy and Kelly Hays of Bixby, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Jay Wiese of Tulsa, OK; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Rick King of Zachary, LA; and daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and William Ardrey of Trophy Club, TX. Clint is survived by his 10 grandchildren Michael Hays of Olathe, KS; Elizabeth Turner of Bixby, OK; Georgia Hays of Marina Del Rey, CA; Ryan Wiese of Austin, TX; Laura Vogt of Jenks, OK; Lisa Redmon of Zachary, LA; Josh King of Overland Park, KS; Haley Ardrey of Trophy Club, TX; Morgan Ardrey of Broken Arrow, OK; and Tanner Ardrey of Trophy Club, TX; six grandchildren-in-law; and his seven Great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Inez Nance of Enid, OK. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity in Clint's name. The service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 4, 2016, at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Share a memory with the family at www.moorefuneral.com. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233

Clinton C. Hays

July 3, 1931 - March 30, 2016