Obituary of Larry L. Hays

Larry Hays, 71, of Girard, passed away Monday afternoon, January 15, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. Larry was born November 10, 1946, in Springfield, IL, a son of Clifford and Betty (Stewart) Hays. Larry graduated from Virden High School with the class of 1965. He married Candice Campbell, April 25, 1980, at the Macoupin County Court House in Carlinville and enjoyed 37 years of marriage together. After graduation, Larry worked at CISCO Steel in Carlinville for over 20 years. He later was employed at Scott Air Force Base as a painter. Larry's passion was coon hunting with his friends, gardening and tending to the pool he never wanted. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be held at a later date. Larry is survived by his wife, Candy Anschutz of Girard, IL, daughter, Stephanie (fiance' Mike Nichols) Mabus of Girard, IL, step-son, Tom (Heather) Anschutz of Plattsmouth, NE, grandchildren; Caleb, Conner, Carter Mabus, Odin Anschutz and Jameson Campos, brother, Gary (Sharon) Hays of Girard, IL, brother, Ron (Deanna) Hays of Virden, IL, brother, Don (Patti) Hays of Standard City, IL, brother, Randy (Robyn) Hays of Virden, IL, sister, Connie (Gary) Leeper of Virden, IL, sister, Brenda (Al) Grider of Virden, IL, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Macoupin County T.A.I.L.S.. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard is in charge of arrangements.