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Arthur Gay Obituary
Tallahassee - Arthur Coleman Gay, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed away at home on Monday, February 5th surrounded by his friends and family. He was born in Geneva, Alabama on August 3, 1931.
After high school, Arthur joined the Army and rose to Master Sergeant and served in Korea with the Unites States National Guard. After the Army, he volunteered for the Red Cross and pursued a career in radio at WOOF and television at WTVY while living in Dothan, Alabama. A job offer from WCTV brought Arthur and his family to Tallahassee. He then pursued a very successful career in commercial real estate and tax-deferred real estate exchanges, from which he retired in 2015.
Arthur is preceded in death by his father, Hearn P Gay, Sr., his Mother, Christine Y Hornsby and his brother, Hearn P. Gay, Jr. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Janet, brother, Tom Gay (Faye), daughters, Jane Flynn, Sherri Dean (Gordon) and Brooke Collins (Will), granddaughters, Laurie Flynn (Brenda Coiner), Katie Collins and Lauren Collins, a niece, Penny Simmons (Tom) and a great niece and nephews, cousin, David Mays and his beloved dog Sport. Arthur had more faithful and loving friends than could ever be counted, each of whom held a special place in his heart.
He was a member of St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral, where a service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral Building Fund, Grace Mission Church or the Florida Wild Mammal Association.
Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Gay family with their arrangements.
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Laura Smith
February 13, 2023
I know Janet and Brooke. I have heard only wonderful stories of Arthur. He was, obviously, a very loved man. He made an impact on many people in his life...
Laura S. Smith
February 18, 2022
To my sweet friend Brooke Collins, I know you loved him. Treasure all the good memories... thinking of you today. Laura
Catherine Clark
April 7, 2019
Arthur was a wonderful boss, and a very fine man. I enjoyed working for him at Channel 6 and I learned a lot from him. Arthur had a great sense of humor and made everyone he encountered feel better. No one who ever met Arthur will forget him.
Laura Shrewsbury Smith
March 1, 2018
Brooke and Janet, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've always heard wonderful things about Arthur and know he was greatly loved. I know you have wonderful memories to treasure always.
You are all in my prayers.
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Jan Soto
February 12, 2018
Arthur was such a Nice Man! I always enjoyed working with him on Real Estate Transactions; Always a Gentleman and always smiling; he
will be missed. My sincere deepest sympathy to the family.
Jan Soto
February 12, 2018
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Arthur who was such a gentlemen and always helpful in any
of your real estate needs. I enjoyed transactions with Arthur from time to time.
Bill Collins
February 11, 2018
Margaret and I will miss Arthur. He was a consummate story teller and we so enjoyed our visits with him and Janet.
February 11, 2018
We will miss you Arthur. Thank you for the beautiful memories. Love Genny & Mike Whitehead
Patti Ketcham
February 11, 2018
Sherri and Janie, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always so kind. I will always remember when y'all lived behind the plantation house near Middlebrooks Pond. Such great memories.
David Livingston
February 11, 2018
Arthur was the very definition of a Southern gentleman. I worked briefly with him in the late '60's at WCTV. Every morning he would check on me just to see how I was doing. His smile helped bring one to my face. To his family, may the peace of the Lord be with you always!
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