GAY, Dennis L., 63, went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2012. He passed away from complications of leukemia at the Winter Haven Hospital. As a young man, Dennis served in the U.S. Navy, and until his death was a member and deacon at the First Free Will Baptist Church. Dennis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Diana Gay; and parents, Tula “TL” and Kathern Gay. Dennis is survived by his wife, Debra Arthur; son, Dennis (Angie) Gay; step-daughter, Kristina (Brian) Carroll; grandson, Dennis Gay; step-grandchildren, Breanna and Ethan Carroll; sister, Karen (Tommy) Thompson; brother, Harley (Jodie) Gay; best friends, Charlie and Debbie Beauchamp; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m., with a funeral service following at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 18, 2012 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 11605 E. US Highway 92, Seffner, FL 33584.
