Book of Memories for Gary Kennith Hay

Memorial Candle lit by Jimmy & Kathy Baker

Tue, 20 May 2014 18:39:16 EDT

Jimmy & Kathy Baker

Memorial Candle lit by Carol O'Quinn Zimmerman

Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:36:25 EDT

Carol O'Quinn Zimmerman

Story shared: A GREAT FRIEND!!!!

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:38:41 EDT

Gary Kennith Hay I first meet him as our bus driver. I remember one morning he picked us up first we road to the head of the bus route and started picking up kids. When we got to Greg Barton’s house no one was at the road so Garry hit the horn the button stuck, he stopped the bus grabbed the emergency brake and out the door he went to stop that horn, but, well you know there would be a but, the emergence brake did not latch and the bus started rolling with him in front. All was well one of us pushed the brake and another pulled and latched the E-brake. I will never forget the face Gary was making while trying to stop the bus and pull the wire from that horn. I remember so many things we did or that I got to do because of him. Like staying in the town hall in Haysi, getting to be locked in one of the jail cells one of the 4 they had back then. I also remember the projector room in Haysi Theater now that was something big to me back then, the times we went fishing and to the tractor pulls. He was the first person to offer me a beer, I didn’t take it but I guess you still remember stuff like that. He was the reason I went to the tractor where I meet Teresa. I owe him a BIG THANKS for that night. He told me after the tractor that little girl well be calling you and she did. Let me explain he called me that day and wanted me to go with him to that tractor pull I didn’t know there was going to be one that night just over 28 years ago. Let me say it again thanks Not too often in life do you meet a friend like that if you even ever get to meet one. I loved him and will miss him Greatly!!!!!!!!

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Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:13:45 EDT

Dad with his ONLY Granddaughter

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Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:13:45 EDT

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Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:13:45 EDT

Memorial Candle lit by matthew coleman

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 02:35:53 EDT

matthew coleman

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:39:00 EDT

Gary and Kenny the day Gary was baptised into the Primitive Baptist Church.

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Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:39:00 EDT

Gary with his son Kenny, his wife Brandy and his Granddaughter Natalie at Euna Hay's 90th birthday party.

Condolence From Your Only Son Kenny Hay

Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:15:57 EDT

I know over the past few months I was not able to be there with you as much as I would have liked to have been but you were always in my thoughts and prayers every single day and I just could not handle seeing you suffer. I thank God that he chose you to be my dad and for blessing me to have you on this earth for nearly 37 years. Thank you for being a wonderful Popaw to my daughter and I can tell you that she loves you more than you could ever imagine. She would not allow us to leave the cemetery yesterday until she knew that you were safely in the ground. I know as I am sitting here typing this with tears rolling down my cheeks you are sitting up there in heaven looking down saying "Now skee-bud, stop that crying because I'm not in pain anymore and for the first time in years I am able to walk without a brace on my leg or use a cane to get around" (And Skee-bud was dad's nickname for me for as long as I can remember). Today it feels like a piece of my heart is missing but Old Man know I love you more than life and will miss you terribly. I LOVE YOU DAD!!

Condolence From Katie Deel Blankenship

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:07:16 EDT

Gary was one of my students at Haysi High. His quiet manner and politeness always impressed me. It was an honor knowing him. May God bless his family and friends.

Memorial Candle lit by Tonya Burnett Turner

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 17:48:00 EDT

Tonya Burnett Turner

Memorial Candle lit by The Johnson Family

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 18:20:41 EST

The Johnson Family

Condolence From Lawrence Rasnick

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 17:21:52 EST

Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. May God comfort all of the family!

Memorial Candle lit by The Fleming Family

Sat, 08 Mar 2014 17:15:55 EST

The Fleming Family

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Fri, 07 Mar 2014 23:30:32 EST

So many memories with that loveable man!! He was one of the sweetest of all men ever. He drove our band bus to every away game and competition i can think of. He will be dearly missed. Praying for Kenny and all the family. Love you guys!

Condolence From Tiffany (McNeely) Allison

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 21:49:44 EST

I know Gary was a great person. He had to be to continue to drive the HHS band bus for years! I will remember him fondly & my thoughts go out to all his family.

Condolence From Danny & Pattie Owens

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 20:22:17 EST

our hearts are so broken for you Kenny, Brandy & Natalie. know you are always in our prayers We are so sorry for your loss. love you

Memorial Candle lit by Tammy Lockhart

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:59:55 EST

Tammy Lockhart

Memorial Candle lit by Theresa Senter & Family

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 18:54:18 EST

Theresa Senter & Family

Condolence From Tim Salyers

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:10:01 EST

Family: I am sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I spent several years with him at Haysi High School. He was a wonderful young man that was loved by all. He enjoyed life and was never lacking for friends. I pray that God sends peace to the family during this hurtful time.

Condolence From Deidre Sullivan Stanley

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:04:19 EST

My heart goes out to this loving family. Gary was a very special friend to me and he will certainly be missed. Kenny, you're just like my brother I've always told you that and I'm keeping you and your family close to my heart now and the days to come. Charles, you too are special to me and I appreciate you. Know that I love you all and may God comfort each of you.

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Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:30:40 EST