John Hay Sr., retired superintendent for the Indianapolis District, passed away August 25. He was 80.

Hay was born in Albany, Kentucky, to Martin and Lola Hay. He married Janet Sheffield on April 16, 1954. Three years later, while attending Trevecca Nazarene College (now University), John accepted his first pastorate at Albany First Church of the Nazarene.

John also served at two churches in West Virginia — Charleston Loundondale Church of the Nazarene and Parkersburg First Church of the Nazarene — before becoming superintendent of the Indianapolis District. He served in the position 19 years and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Olivet Nazarene College (now University). 

Survivors include his wife, Janet, as well as two children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, and a brother.

Two visitations will be held — August 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan in Speedway, 2950 N. High School Rd. and August 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Indianapolis Southport Church of the Nazarene, 920 E. Southport Rd. A memorial service will immediately follow the second visitation. Memorials may be made to Shepherd Community Center, 4107 E. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46201.