Mr. Gay was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on October 31, 1949 and was the son of the late Butler Gay and Emma Thomas Gay. He was preceded in death by a grandchild, Dyllan Gay. He was a retired carpenter and a U.S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda C. Gay of the home; a son, Jamie Gay and wife Angel of Charlotte; two step-sons, Keith Bowen and wife Hope and Jody Bowen of Shallotte; a brother, C.B. Gay of Supply; grandchildren, Lauren Ristaino, Raven Ristaino and Devin Gay; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Gay and Adyllann Gay; step-grandchildren, Christen Rivera and husband Kris, Anna Bowen, Ian Bowen and Haleigh Bowen.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 30, 2023 at two o'clock in the afternoon at White Funeral and Cremation Service Lou White Memorial Chapel 3660 Express Dr. Shallotte with Reverend Tom Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be, Jody Bowen, Keith Bowen, Tim Clemmons, Kelly Fulford, David Robinson, Jonathan Resto and Carlon Hewett.
The family will receive friends Monday evening May 29, 2023 from six o'clock until eight o'clock at the funeral home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Gay family.
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