Leo Duane Hays, 88, of Belpre, OH formerly of Wirt County, passed away October 19, 2015, at Camden Clark Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1927, in Wood County, a son of the late Wilbur B. and Fannie M. Mills Hays. He was a retired insulator and a member of the International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 80. He is survived by his son Michael Hays (Janey Ott) of Parkersburg; daughter Sharon Hardman (John) of Morgantown, WV; four grandchildren Aaron Hardman (Stephanie), Justin Hardman (Kayla), Chelsea Westfall, and Kristen Hardman; five great grandchildren and a brother Webb Hays of Vienna. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Doris Ann Hays; sisters Leone Lemon, Glenna Olanda, and Delta Hinkle; brothers John Hays and Delbert Craft. It was his request to have no visitation or services. His remains will be buried at Rockland Cemetery Belpre. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3901 Briscoe Run Road, Suite 10, Parkersburg WV 26104. Online condolences may be sent at www.leavittfuneralhome.com