Kenneth Wall Gay, 70, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, January 27, 2010. He was born January 16, 1940 in Edgecombe County, son of William Dempsey and Annie Leigh Proctor Gay. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Dempsey Jr; sister, Louise Gay Viverette; brother-in-law, John Viverette; foster brother, John Jobe and his wife Daphney Jobe.
Kenneth leaves a legend of love to his family and friends. He was a truck driver for 25 years. He was a member of Harvest Baptist Church. He was an usher in the church and cherished the kindness of his extended family there. He was a gifted musician who loved to play his guitar and sing.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 11 years, Reba Gay; seven daughters, Gloria Strickland (Brian), Linda Aycocke (Joe), Deborah Allen (Roy), Teresa Thompson (Lee), Sharon Landis (Bobby), Arlene Ellis (Bruce), and Frances Mills (Paul); three sons, Ricky Perry (Diane), Ronnie Perry, and Steve Barnes (Pat); 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Patsy Gay Warren (Willis), and Kathy Gay Sykes (Randy); brothers, Bobby Gay (Lucinda) and Gene Gay (Frances); and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7-8:30pm Monday, February 1, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Sharon and Bobby Landis. A funeral service to remember Kenneth will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Harvest Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Harvest Baptist Church Building Fund, 2325 Old Mill Road, Rocky Mount NC 27803.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. On-line condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 2/1, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Harvest Baptist Church
2325 Old Mill Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
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Tuesday 2/2, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
This was my Dad he’s been gone now 11 years and I miss him and so do his 2 Grandkids and his 4 great grandkids that never got to meet him. He was married to his last wife for 11 years she had 6 or 7 children that were NOT his children. I am his only child. All of her children grandchildren and great grandchildren were listed as his children. In truth he left behind one child Mary Frances Gay two grandchildren Donald Lee Johnson Jr his wife Nicki there four children my Dads Great grandchildren Taylor 12, Jordan 11, Gracie Lynn 4 and Trey 3. His Granddaughter Heather Renee’ Johnson her significant other Dwayne. We miss you Dad Papa we will never forget you and forget your sweet voice that use to sing to us. I hope you are happy seeing Aunt Patsy and Aunt Kathy they just left us so your entire family is now with you and JESUS. My heart is broken Aunt Kathy just left us and nothing in this life will ever be the same for me again. Your entire family is gone my family. I will see you all one fine day but until then rest easy watch over my kids and my grandkids and know that we Love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.