Charles Richard Hays

Charles Richard Hays, affectionately known as "Bud," passed away Monday, December 15th, 2025 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born on November 9, 1948,  to parents Charles Hays and Leha Maxine McCardie in St. Joseph, Missouri. 

He attended Christian Brothers High School in St. Joseph where he completed his education before enlisting In the U.S. Marine Corps where he would be deployed to Vietnam. Eventually he would return to the US and begin a long career In over the road trucking, retiring later in life from Yellow Freight Trucking. 

He was preceeded in death by his parents, brother Jim Hays, sister Donna Hays, and son Christopher Bowie-Hays. 

He is survived by his wife Starlee Bowie Hays, sisters Mary Blacketer, Betty Hays, Billie Hays, and Twyla Hays, daughter Stacey (Bryan) Wattenbarger, sons Charles (Crystal) Hays, Jesse (Sadie) Hays, and stepson Ben (Katie) Bowie.

Bud was also survived by his many grandchildren. His granddaughters; Danika, Ashlynn, Carly, Kylee, Avaleyah, Breylynn, Skye, and CJ. As well as his grandsons; Colby, Chance, and Nick. 

Bud was cremated per his request, and the family will have no service. They will gather privately for a remembrance of their lost loved one at a later date.