| Forest Hays Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 11, 1971 – September 30, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Crowe |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. McCoy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1928-06-08)June 8, 1928 High Point, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 30, 1987(1987-09-30) (aged 59) Flintstone, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Miriam MacLean (m. 1951) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1946–1948 |
Forest Hays Jr. (June 8, 1928 – September 30, 1987) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
Early life and education
Hays was born in High Point, Georgia, in 1928, and attended the now-demolished Chattanooga Valley High School. From 1946 to 1948, he was a seaman in the United States Navy.
In 1954, Hays began operating a business in nearby Chattanooga, Tennessee. It specialized in radio and television sales and service.
Political career
Hayes was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party in 1970. He represented parts of Northwest Georgia continuously from 1971 until his unexpected death in 1987. At the end of his tenure in the House, Hayes sat on three committees: Defense & Veterans Affairs; Game, Fish & Recreation; and State Institutions & Properties, for he served as the committee's vice chairman.
During his time as a state representative, Hayes resided in Flintstone, Georgia, and was a practicing Baptist.
Death
Hays died on September 30, 1987. He is buried with his wife at Lookout Cemetery in High Point, Georgia.
References
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives and History. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1985-88" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives & History. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- "Forest Hays Jr". Find a Grave. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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