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
High Point is a CDP and unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called High Point was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922. The community was ...
, in 1928, and attended the now-demolished Chattanooga Valley High School.
From 1946 to 1948, he was a
seaman
Seaman may refer to:
* Sailor, a member of a marine watercraft's crew
* Seaman (rank), a military rank in some navies
* Seaman (name) (including a list of people with the name)
* ''Seaman'' (video game), a 1999 simulation video game for the Seg ...
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
Hays 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, Hays 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, Hays 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
High Point is a CDP and unincorporated community in Walker County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.
History
A post office called High Point was established in 1856, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922. The community was ...
.
References
1928 births
1987 deaths
Democratic Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
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