William Allen Hays, Sr., 75, of Greensburg, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2024 at the Willows of Greensburg Nursing Home. He was born on October 6, 1948 in Logansport, Indiana the son of Doyle and Lottie Marie (Mikels) Hays. He was a lifelong resident of Decatur County and had worked for KOVA, Muscatatuk State Hospital and Stewart Seeds. He enjoyed bowling, listening to Country Music and he loved playing Poker and Bingo with his family. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Marines from April 1968 - April 1979. Survivors include his sisters, Alice Faye Ballard of Columbus, Betty (Bobby) Meadows and Sandra L. Meadows both of Greensburg; his brothers, Gene (Libby) Hays and Roger Hays both of Columbus and Randy (Linda) Hays of Westport; 8 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, William Hays, Jr. and Anthony Bryon Hays; sister, Roberta L. Adams and a brother, Timothy Wray Hays. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport with Pastor Gary East officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Aerie Cemetery with Military graveside rites. A time of visitation will be held on Monday, April 22 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses through the funeral home.