Kays, John James
     John James Kays, a lifelong resident of Morgan coutny, passed away at the state hospital in Fulton Mo on Dec 10, 1950.  He was a son of Nathan W. and Judith Ann Kays, born at Barnett on Sept 25, 1888.  On May 14, 1911 he was married to Neva B. Madole who survives.  To them were born 5 children: Mrs. Hazel Kays and Mrs. Marguerite Dyer of California, MO, Mrs. Fern Hodges and Dean Kays of Versailles and Ross Kays, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood.  Also 1 brother: Joe Kays, Barnett; 2 sisters: Mrs. Jennie Winebrenner of Kansas City and Mrs. Belle Jobe of Latham.  He was a farmer and united with Big Rock Church.
   Funeral services were held at the Big Rock Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sapp officiating. Burial at the Big Rock cemetery under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.

picture of stone of John and Neva Kays on this page.
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Stone says James J. Kays, do not know if John or James is the correct first name.