Ashton

Verlyn L. Hays, 74, passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born August 26, 1944 in Rochelle, the son of Verl and Marjorie (Arends) Hays. He married Judy R. Friday on December 31, 1965.

Verlyn served in the United States Army from 1962-1965, often sharing stories of his time stationed in Alaska. He was employed as an ironworker. In his early years, he enjoyed fishing and traveling with his family. Later in life, he took up woodworking and enjoyed spending time in his shop creating custom pieces for his friends and family. Verlyn was a member of the Ashton Bible Church. He was always the first to be there to help others and the last to ask for help. He was an honorary member of the Ashton Huddle Roundtable.

Verlyn is survived by his three children: Lauri Hays and Michelle Hays Glosser of Rochelle, and Randy Hays of Oregon; and three grandchildren: Kali Smith, Garrett Glosser, and Ethan Hays.

Verlyn is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Judy R. Hays; his parents, Verl and Marjorie Hays; and a sister, Sharon Clark.

Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home, 400 N. 6th St. in Rochelle.

Funeral services will be at 10 A.M. Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Ashton Bible Church, 702 Main St., in Ashton with Pastor Farrel Stauffer officiating. Interment will follow in Trinity Memory Gardens in Rochelle. A memorial has been established. Please visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.