Hays, John VAN - A private memorial service is planned for John Hays, 65, of Longview. Arrangements are by Hilliard Funeral Home. Mr. Hays died March 16, 2007, in Tyler. Born January 29, 1942, in Tyler, he lived in Longview about five years, moving from Hallsville, and worked in the oil field. Survivors include his wife, Jackie L. Hays; sons, Dewayne, Billy Joe, Johnny and Christopher Hays; daughters, Frankie Brown, Liz Zulueea, Linette Hays Stone, and Patricia and Jean Hays; mother, Cletus V. Hays; and sister, Barbara Ann Hays. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 3/18/2007.