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Frank Gay Obituary

Gay, Frank Age 83 years. January 13, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 11AM at:

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 20, 2012.

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Romero Robbins

February 18, 2012

Frank was my barber as a child and I used to give him heck..But he always gave me great advice. I would tell him everything as a teenager

God Bless you Frank and your family. I miss you!!

February 9, 2012

Sorry that I did not leave my name with your picture (@ crissy)Please contact me! David [email protected] again my condolences

Mark Joyner

February 2, 2012

My prayers are with the family. Mr. Frank will be missed

To Ms.Chris Gay "Very sorry for your Family loss and even though I only met him through you I can tell he had a lot to do with your inner strength!

David (Dino) Hollins Jr.

February 2, 2012

willie means

January 30, 2012

my condolences go out to the family.my first barber as a kid i remember grand barber shop as a kid a part of history in milwaukee.

Bill Hobbs Jr.

January 24, 2012

To the Gay Family sorry for your loss. Frank was will be missed.I send my condolences!

January 23, 2012

May peace be with the Gay family. Mr. Frank Gay and my father William Curry Jr. played music together a really long time ago.
Vera E. Curry

January 22, 2012

JAN 21ST IS THE NIGHT I WAS INFORMED OF THE LAST OF YOUR DAD. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE BE WITH YOU. FRANK ENCOURAGED ME TO GO TO BARBER SCHOOL BESIDES GIVING ME A JOB AT THE GRAND. WORKING ALONG SIDE FRANK WAS HISTORIC TO SAY THE LEAST, HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO ME. I LEFT THE GRAND IN 1973, MOVED TO MS WITH MY FAMILY, BUT I WOULD CALL AND TALK WITH FRANK FROM TIME TO TIME. TAKE COURAGE THAT HE PASSING IS ONLY TEMPERORY...FOR JESUS SAID THOSE WHO ARE ASLEEP IN DEATH WILL HEAR HIS VOICE AND AWAKED. SINCERELY DUANE & BEVERLY WRAY

Charles E. Staples

January 21, 2012

My condolences to Frank's family another amazing brother has left us. He cut my son's hair for years and the stories he told were historic I just didn't know it at that time. God bless you my friend.

Brenda Gidney

January 21, 2012

I didn't know your father but heard about him. He was definately a part of Black Milwaukee History. You're in my prayers. Brenda Gidney

January 20, 2012

To the family of Frank Gay: I'd like to express my heartfelt condolences upon learning of Fank's passing. We were high school buddies and graduated in the same class. May God bless & keep you "RUSSEL ENNOLS".

Ceola Mayberry

January 20, 2012

To the Gay Family

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of Frank. May God bless and comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers

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