Charles Terrill Hay M.D.

Charles Terrill Hay M.D., 91, of London, died peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family. Dr. Hay was born November 14, 1931, in West Jefferson, Ohio, the son of Charles Paul and June Etta (Millholland) Hay.

Dr. Hay dedicated his life to the practice of medicine- specifically, in Madison County. Dr. Hay was a member of the Air Force ROTC, put himself through college, graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1957 and served as an Air Force surgeon before beginning his medical career in Madison County. He worked hard to better his community as one of the original doctors at Madison County Hospital. He was recognized by the state legislature for 50 years of service at Madison County Hospital/Madison Health, opened the Elm Street Medical Center, and was instrumental in the opening of Madison Elms. 

Dr. Hay said his callings were medicine and his family and he took pride in mentoring young doctors. He was a past Master Mason and was recognized for 70 years this past September. He was a member of the Van Darby Club, Kiwanis, and Madison County Fish and Game. It was no surprise that Dr. Hay was noted for his wonderful bedside manner because he was known by all who met him as a compassionate man.

Dr. Hay is survived by his wife of 12 years Joan Eileen (Fralick) Hay; Children: John (Jean) Hay, Debra Hay and Michael Turner, Mark (Sally) Hay, Leslie (Bob) Allmendinger, and Ky Belleisle; Brothers: Gary Hay, Don (Jody) Hay, and Tim (Elaine) Hay; Grandchildren: Charlie and Alex Hay, Sarah Clawson, Molly Risner, Zachary Turner, Joshua Johnson, Emily and Christian Allmendinger, Evelyn Hay- Garcia, Ashley Carlsen, and Sabra Hay; Great Grandchildren: Hannah, Chase, and Evelyn Risner, Parker and Noah Clawson, Ethan, Emerson, Sadie, and Marley Turner, Olivia and Issac Johnson, Robert Allmandinger, and Hayden and Addison Carlsen; Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and former patients.

Dr. Hay is preceded in death by his Parents; wife of 52 years E. Evelyn (Taylor) Hay; children: Terri Lynn Hay and Susan Marie Hay; Dorothy Weimer, his devoted nurse and friend.

The family invites friends to call at The First United Methodist Church, 52 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140, Monday, May 1, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the funeral service to immediately follow, officiated by Pastor Dave Leckrone.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dr. Hay’s memory to your favorite charity.

Dr. Hay’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lynch Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 124 East High Street, London, Ohio 43140.

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