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Leslie Gay Obituary
Leslie Gay Jr., affectionately known as "Junie," Cheese," "Meatloaf," and "Burger," was born on Oct. 13, 1957, to Irma Gay and the late Leslie Gay Sr. He was the fourth child born to their union.
He was a Sussex Central High School's Class of 1977 and was formerly employed by Newport News Shipbuilding and Georgia Pacific. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
One brother, Michael Gay, preceded him in death.
"Junie" leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted mother, Irma Gay of Wakefield, Va.; two brothers, Thomas Gatling of Newark, N.J., and Dennis Gay (Maureen) of Waverly, Va.; five sisters, Gloria Gatling, Velma Langford, Elizabeth Clanton (Carroll) all of Wakefield, Va., Janice Johnson (Tony) of Waverly, Va., and Deborah Gay of Petersburg, Va.; six aunts Nancy Goodman (Amos), Phyllis Jones, Nell Patterson, Louise Stith (Robert), Gladys Stringfield and Phyllis Ruffin (James); three uncles Richard Caple Jr. (Elizabeth), Fred Gay Sr. (Dorothy), and Richard; many nieces, nephews, cousins. He also leaves to cherish a very devoted, loving and caring companion, Elise Diane Jackson.
With much love he served as a fatherlike figure to Lionel Stith, Marguerita Moton, Rodney Moton (Paula), Tamara Taylor and Tiffany Taylor, Karleah Lee (Troy), Kenya Rodgers (TyJuan) and June Jackson-Wyatt (Calvin).
Mr. Gay will be on view at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 38070 Rocky Hock Road Wakefield, VA 23888, on Monday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. The family will receive guest at the residence at all other times. A service of remembrance will take place at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Booker T. Cemetery.
Professional funeral arrangements are entrusted to T.E. Cooke-Overton Funeral Home, Inc. 405 Johnson Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434. 757- 539-4861. [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Leslie Gay
October 20, 2010
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Leslie. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.--LaVerne Chambliss-Ford Class of 1977
Charles & Delores Harris, SR
October 20, 2010
May God be your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Leslie will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Gloria Holloman
October 19, 2010
October 19, 2010
I was sadden to hear of the sudden loss of your love one. God will provide you with spiritual strength. The fun memory of Junie will always be present. One day we will all be together in God's Kingdom ,where there will peace ,laughter and singing.
God will continue to Bless you.
Gloria Holloman and Family
Dennis & Joyce Holmes & Family
October 19, 2010
May God fill your hearts with peace during one of the most difficult experiences in life. The loss of a love one so near and dear to our hearts is hard to bare, but know that God is standing right there to comfort you as you mourn the passing of your beloved "Junie". Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Find comfort knowing that God will see you through. God Bless You All.....
michael williams
October 18, 2010
May heaven smile upon your family during the loss of your love one. Mike Williams from GP
Pamela Sumler
October 18, 2010
From Pam Sumler and Paige Eley
Junie you will be sadly missed by the both of us. LOVE U AND SEE U N HEAVEN WHEN WE GET THERE.
BRENDA LEWIS
October 17, 2010
AS ONE OF 1977 CLASSMATE OF SUSSEX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL..I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
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