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Gene Raymond Gay

August 9, 1935 ~ August 13, 2011

Gene Raymond Gay, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Edgecombe County on August 9, 1935 to the late William Dempsey and Annie Lee Proctor Gay. In addition to his parents Gene was preceded in death by his brothers, William Dempsey Gay, Jr. and Kenneth Wall Gay; sister, Louise Gay Viverette. Gene proudly served in the U.S. Army serving time in Korea. He was a member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church where he held numerous positions, Deacon Chairman, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Director as well as RA Leader. Gene retired from Sears after 33 years of service. Left to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife of fifty-five years, Frances T. Gay; sons, Tony Gay and wife Linda, Alan Gay; daughter, Brenda Wall and husband, Larry all of Rocky Mount; brother, Bob Gay and wife, Lucinda of Macclesfield; sisters, Patricia Warren, Kathy Sykes and husband Randy all of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren: Brad Gay and wife Melissa, Brooks Gay, Jason Gay, Kristen Wall, Allyson Gay, Ashley Wall and Brandon Gay; great-grandchild, Haley Eller; along with several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their thanks to Community Home Care and Hospice and Edgecombe County Hospice for the care and support they provided. Also to special caregiver, Annie Battle for her love and care. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30pm on Monday, August 15, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Dr. Harry Kahn and Rev. Terry Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Flowers are welcomed or memorials may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 8/15, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 8/16, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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