Dearl Dean Hays, 86, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born on November 19, 1929 to Arthur and Martha (Long) Hays in Hartman, AR. Dearl was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Earl and wife Jane. Dearl honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an electrician for Cannon & Wendt Electric and member of IBEW Local 640. Dearl is survived by two daughters, Marie Hays, Mary Hays-Reichelt, two grandsons, Matthew and Michael Reichelt and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm with a Rosary beginning at 7:30 pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 11 am at St. James Catholic Church, 19640 N 35th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308.