Forest Hays Jr.
American politician
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Forest Hays Jr. (June 8, 1928 – September 30, 1987) was an American politician in the state of Georgia.
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 | June 8, 1928 High Point, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 30, 1987 (aged 59) Flintstone, Georgia, U.S. |
| 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 |
Early life and education
Hays was born in High Point, Georgia, in 1928, and attended the now-demolished Chattanooga Valley High School.[1] From 1946 to 1948, he was a seaman in the United States Navy.[1]
In 1954, Hays began operating a business in nearby Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] It specialized in radio and television sales and service.[1]
Political career
Hayes was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party in 1970.[1] He represented parts of Northwest Georgia continuously from 1971 until his unexpected death in 1987.[2] 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.[2]
During his time as a state representative, Hayes resided in Flintstone, Georgia, and was a practicing Baptist.[2]
Death
Hays died on September 30, 1987.
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