Ricky A. Hays, 55, of 5124 Wade Hill Road, Gerry passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at his home. He was born August 26, 1961, in Parkersburg, WV, a son of John Hays and Helen Bonovich.
Ricky was a graduate of Parkersburg High School. He was employed by Dunkirk Specialty Steel for many years. He enjoyed the country, golf and riding motorcycles.
Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Vonceile L. Miller-Hays; a stepson, Dan (Christina) Miller; a stepdaughter, Brandi (David) McCafferty; siblings, Brenda (John) Cunningham, Randy (Pamela) Bonovitch, Steven (Debbie) Bonovitch, Vikki (Jay) Palmer and Tom (Carol) Hays; four grandchildren, Kelsea, Mackenzi and Keith Miller, and Avery McCafferty; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Terri Burch.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Lind Funeral Home. Bishop Leecroft Clarke will officiate. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Ellington. Friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 21 in the funeral home.
Words of condolence may be left at www.lindfuneralhome.com.
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