Hays, Ernest "Ernie" M., of Maryland Heights, Missouri, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Loreta G. Hays nee: Heriford; beloved son of the late Milburn and Mary Hays; devoted father of Roger Michael Hays, Robert Lee Hays, and Pamela Marie (Tony Howard) Hays-Hagstrom; cherished grandfather of Michael William, Jonathan Marshall, Joseph Daniel, Grace Marie, and Hayden Lee. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cardinals Care or Matthews Dickey Boys and Girls Club.