Thomas Hay

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Thomas Joe “Tommy Joe” Hay, 74, formerly of Anderson, passed away on Nov. 27, 2023, at Community North Hospital following an extended battle with Parkinson’s.

He was born Aug. 25, 1949, in New Castle, Indiana, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Mildred A. (Upchurch) Hay. He was a graduate of New Castle High School in the class of 1967. He went on to Anderson University where he earned degrees in elementary education and criminal justice.
He was a detective for Anderson Police Department for 38 years and retired in 2010. He was also a security guard at Roll Arena for 40 years.
He attended East Side Church of God. He was a member of Fellowship Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, journaling, weather watching, farming, and especially watching all of his grandchildren’s activities.

He is survived by his wife, Linda (Farst) Hay of Fishers, whom he married on Aug. 15, 1970, in New Castle; three children, Rick (Amy) Hay of Arcadia, Angie (Jason) Miller and Alicia (Josh) Ahnert, all of Fishers; sister, Priscilla (Jerry) Hudson of Anderson; seven grandchildren, Maddie, Cooper, Cash, Levi, Hunter Merritt, and Dorothy; six nieces and nephews, Brian, Kelly, Jim, Kim, Debbie, Kathy, Kirk, and Lisa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Tony.

Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.