A loving husband and father, John Philip Hays, 71 of Valley Center, Kansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 15, 2021 after suffering a massive heart attack when at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Topeka, KS on October 22, 1949 to his parents Barney and Luella (Moffitt) Hays. He spent most of his younger life living in the Topeka area and attended school at the Berryton schools and Shawnee Heights High School. The family moved to Wichita and he graduated from Campus High School in Haysville, Kansas and Wichita State University.
He was united in marriage to Janet Bland on December 5, 1969 in Wichita, Kansas. John retired as co-owner of Ferroloy, Inc., a Wichita foundry, and spent many years in that field. He enjoyed being part of the Payne Township Board after his retirement and had many friends throughout the community. John developed, received a patent and marketed a device, K9-Fork, for dog care. John and Janet enjoyed country living being active for years owning Miniature Horses and had many special friendships by doing so. John was always willing and wanting to help his wife, family, or friends. He loved the Lord and was dedicated to studying his Bible daily and being part of the Summit Church where he highly respected and loved Brother Joe Wright and others there, as well as those he knew from Countryside Christian Church where they attended services for years. He was active and enjoyed being busy and on the go every day never slowing down so this was totally unexpected and he will be greatly missed. We're very thankful to those at the Wesley Hospital for his care and their kindness to his family.
John is survived by his wife, Janet Hays of the home, his sons Jeff and Brian (Christi), four grandchildren, and his wife Janet's parents Kenny and Maxine Daniels, who were like parents to him. John is also survived by his brothers, Richard Hays, Topeka, Kansas and Robert Hays (Jackie), Wamego, Kansas and sister Marcia Kuhlman (Rod), Heber Springs, Arkansas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be private graveside services. Memorials contributions can be made to Summit Church, 10225 E Kellogg Ave, Wichita, KS 67207.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com
Baker Funeral Home Valley Center has charge.