John Gay Jr. was born on September 22, 1948, to the late John Gay & Rosa (Smith) Gay in Suffolk, Virginia.
John attended Booker T. Washington School and entered Norfolk collage. He later enlisted in the United States Army in March 1967. He received a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and was an expert in Rifle Shooting. He earned an Honorable Discharge in March1973.
John met and then married Deborah (Williams) on September 25, 1992. They were married for 31 years.
John was very talented with carpentry, cooking and sewing. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. His favorite color was brown.
John passed from this life peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 25, 2024.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosa Gay; daughter, Tonya Gay; brother, Michael L. Gay; and granddaughters, Dariah King and Aleenah Gay.
John leaves many to cherish his memories of life, he leaves his loving wife Deborah, Neenah Gay (daughter), Donald Gay (Janet) brother, Dewitt Williams, son (Tamara) and a host of relatives and friends.
John was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He is gone but he will never be forgotten.
A wake for John will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Imani United Church of Christ, 1505 E. 260th Street, Euclid, OH 44132, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.
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