HAYS, James William, on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Angela Hays, of 50 years. Dear father of William Hays, James Hays, and Andrew (Kayla) Hays. Adored grandfather of James Jr, Kendra, Bryson, Kylie, Kymber, Brayden, and Oliver. He is also survived by his siblings, Barbara (Ray) Kountzman, Mary (Brad) Zachry, Michael Hays, and Roseann (Bob) Wagner, as well as his siblings-in-law, Cynthia (Jim) Lynch, Ronald Wingbermuehle, Jr., and Patricia Wingbermuehle. He was a cherished uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to so many.
Jim was a 1975 graduate of Mehlville HIgh School, and graduated from Lindenwood University with a bachelor’s degree in Business. He was employed at Pepsi Beverages Company for 35 years and made a lot of life long friends along the way. He loved bowling, golf, and all other things sports. He was happiest when he was surrounded by family and friends at any type of gathering or event. He was a cherished coach to hundreds and a voice of reason to all.
Jim was preceded in death by his daughter Christy Lynn Hays, his parents Gordon (Jim) and Rosemary Hays, his sister Melinda Hays, his parents-in-law Ron and Alice Wingbermuehle, and his sister-in-law Katherine Allison.
Services: Visitation is August 11, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO. Funeral mass is August 12, 2025, arrive at Kutis Funeral Home 9:15 am, and then to St. Joseph Parish, 6020 Old Antonia Rd, Imperial MO 10:00 am mass. Interment Shepherd Hills Cemetery.