Herbert L Hays, Jr., 83, of Zellwood, Florida passed away April 6, 2014. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on Sept 20, 1931 to the late Myra and Herbert L. Hays Sr.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Hays, daughter Tina Marie Hays, and son Derek Golden.

Mr. Hays served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean conflict. A graduate of South Eastern Louisiana State University, he retired from Escambia County Health Dept.
He was a wonderful friend, father and papa. He enjoyed volunteering at his church, Habitat for Humanity and the Red Caps.

He is survived by sister Ola Clarke, Natchitoches, La.; Cousin Edith Rabalois, Alexandria, La.; Son, Keith Golden (Jan) of Pensacola, FL; 3 daughters Pam Hardy (Frank) of Milton, FL, Lydia McKinnon (Tom) Sanford, FL, & Angie Watahovich (Bob) Suffolk, VA; grandchildren: Jenna Adams (Will), Lauren Hedges, Juliana Golden, Jordan Golden, Jarryd Golden, Jessica Watahovich and Brad Watahovich; Great grandchildren: Payton Adams and Lukas Hedges.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 26,2014 at 2:00pm at Zellwood United Methodist Church with reception following. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 3,2014 11:00am at Serenity Gardens 6208 Stewart St Milton FL .

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Zellwood United Methodist Church or Habitat for Humanity.

Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Ave. Maitland, Florida 407-695-CARE (2273). www.degusipefuneralhome.com