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Connie Darlene Hay Large

February 6, 1962 - December 25, 2025

Connie Darlene Hay Large

Born February 6, 1962 at 6:06 pm in Grundy, Virginia

Died December 25, 2025 at 3:46 am in Knoxville, Tennessee

Connie died on Christmas morning – symbolically passing the Christ Jesus born in earth body as she became reborn to a heavenly body.

She turned her intelligent head of independent hair into a cosmetology license and loved cutting and styling for all customers.

She was an efficient and much appreciated Human Resources Office Manager for Volunteer Lawn, RiteWay, and the family business: The Lost Savant.

Connie loved true crime - the mysteries of the criminal mind, and visiting the historic locations of the strange and unusual.

She brought a dramatic flair into every room she entered and the world will be a bit less shiny without her as she adds her spark to the heavenly reunion.

Connie is preceded in death by her Mother: Louise Osborne Hay and her Father: Goebel Roger Hay.

Connie is survived by her Son: James Brent; Stepdaughter: Kasie;   Sister: Diana Louise; Brother: Roger Dean and several grandchildren.

She loved her puppies and supporting animals of all species. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Young-Williams Animal Center (young-williams.org) or the animal charity of your choice.

And she loved her family and friends - traveling, shopping, talking, playing games, just being together. She will be missed and remembered.

Celebration of Life: 

January 7, 2026 - 6:00 pm

Ale'Rae's Gastro Pub 

937 N Broadway Ave., Knoxville, TN 37917 

 All are welcome!

Roger Hay Birthday Bash! Open Chord Blues Jam - November 6. 2024 - 7pm-11pm - Special Guests added! 

The Roger Hay Bad Boy Boogie Birthday Bash & Epic Extravaganza keeps growing!  We've added Robert Higginbotham and Brent Williams to the opening set.  A powerhouse performance potentially planned :) …. guaranteed delivery or your money back :)

Details:

Open Chord Blues Jam and Roger Hay Birthday Bash!


Open Chord Brewhouse & Stage
8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Wednesday, November 6.2024 from 7:00-11:00


Open jam! Sign up and play! Sing Happy Birthday or just “SAY HAY”.  Seeing your beautiful faces is the best present ever.


Excellent food & beverages; fun folks to chat with; superbly talented musicians for your listening pleasure - or sign up and jam with the local talent!


We will be celebrating Roger Hay's 65th Birthday! Come party with us! Free stickers and party favors.

10/31/2024

Roger Hay Birthday Bash! Open Chord Blues Jam - November 6. 2024 - 7pm-11pm 

The leaves are falling - time to make your clocks “fall back” - must be time for another Roger Hay Birthday Bash Epic Extravaganza at Open Chord!

Come join us to celebrate on November 6, 2024 from 7:00-11:00 pm at the Open Chord:

Details:

Open Chord Blues Jam and Roger Hay Birthday Bash!


Open Chord Brewhouse & Stage
8502 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Wednesday, November 6.2024 from 7:00-11:00


Open jam! Sign up and play! Sing Happy Birthday or just “SAY HAY”.  Seeing your beautiful faces is the best present ever.


Excellent food & beverages; fun folks to chat with; superbly talented musicians for your listening pleasure - or sign up and jam with the local talent!


We will be celebrating Roger Hay's 65th Birthday! Come party with us! Free stickers and party favors.

Roger Hay Bad Boy Boogie Band at Mickey's Place! 

 

Check out the Roger Hay Bad Boy Boogie Band - featuring Roger Hay (guitar & vocals) - Robert Higginbotham (guitar) - Allen Halcomb (bass) - Randy Libby (drums) - Neil Gillespie (keyboards) having a lot of fun and great music with Michael McMeel at Mickey's Place on YouTube.

Roger Hay Bad Boy Boogie Band at Ale’Rae’s tonight! 

Come out and see the Bad Boys of Boogie at Ale'Rae's Gastro Pub this evening for a 7:00-10:00 early show.  Enjoy the fantastic menu of Ale'Rae's and the grooves of the Roger Hay Band.  There may even be “Northern Lights” visible in the Tennessee skies this evening…..wouldn't want to miss that! Ale'Rae's has a beautiful outdoor dining area.

New website! 

Hello Roger Hay fans!  Everybody say HAY!!!!

Welcome to the new website!  

It is a work in progress so feel free to send in your comments.  

Come see Roger Hay (Romeo Kings version) at Bootlegger Harley-Davidson Saturday, May 4 from 2:30-5:00 playing a benefit for Abram's Army.

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