Robert Ellis Gay, Sr., 86, husband of Loretta Faye Gay, died October 21, 2019 at his residence in Lexington, KY. Born April 25, 1933 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Virginia Jessee Gay. Mr. Gay was a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired IBM Analyst. He was a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a member of the CB Club, coached little league, and was always helping people. Survivors other than his wife include a son, Robert E. (Bonnie) Gay, Jr.; daughter, Michelle Gay; granddaughter, Whitney (Chris) Shaw; grandson, Spenser Gay; three great grandchildren, Andrea Shaw, Braxton Gay, and Brett Shaw; a brother, Raymond (Frankie) Gay; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia (W.C.) Florence and Martha Gill. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Mon, Oct. 28 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Rev. Randy Maynard. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County, Kentucky.
Robert Ellis Gay, Sr., 86, husband of Loretta Faye Gay, died October 21, 2019 at his residence in Lexington, KY. Born April 25, 1933 in Lexington, KY, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Virginia Jessee Gay. Mr. Gay was a U.S. Army veteran, and a retired IBM Analyst. He was a longtime member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He was a member of the CB Club, coached little league, and was always helping people. Survivors other than his wife include a son, Robert E. (Bonnie) Gay, Jr.; daughter, Michelle Gay; granddaughter, Whitney (Chris) Shaw; grandson, Spenser Gay; three great grandchildren, Andrea Shaw, Braxton Gay, and Brett Shaw; a brother, Raymond (Frankie) Gay; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Julia (W.C.) Florence and Martha Gill. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Mon, Oct. 28 at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Rev. Randy Maynard. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Jessamine County, Kentucky.
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