Prior to the end of the war, Hays sent his wife a newspaper article explaining that women should be patient and understanding as their soldiers adjusted to life back at home. Hays noted that his wife should not have any problems with him. His responsibilities as a minister were similar to his duties as a chaplain during the war, making the adjustment easier for him.
After the war, Hays and Florence had three daughters: Marcia, Nena and Sarah. In 1953, Hays became a professor of Bible and Religion at Harding University and an elder of the College Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas. He retired from Harding in 1987, after 34 years. Hays passed away in February 1997 and is buried in Oaklawn Memorial Garden in Searcy. (https://maxnovahealthcare.com)
