Francis Bryan Hays, age 81 of Chipley, FL went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Francis was born February 8, 1933 in Chipley, FL to the late Oscar and Thelma (Brock) Hays. He is a lifelong resident of Chipley and owned Hays Barber Shop for over 60 years retiring in September of 2013. Francis is preceded in death by his sister Linda Cook. Survivors include, his loving wife Juanita Hays of Chipley, one son, George Bryant Hays and wife Jane of Tallahassee, FL, two daughters, Frances "Mike" Lee and husband Bill of Bonifay, FL, Cynthia (Hays) Mitchell of Bonifay, FL, one brother, Harvey Hays of Chipley, FL, one sister Patricia Kirkland and husband Rex of Cottondale, FL, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 16, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Chipley with Reverend Mike Orr officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorialization will be by cremation. Flowers will be accepted but Donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Chipley Building Fund P.O. Box 643, Chipley, FL 32428. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.