University of Texas Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Jerry Gay
Jerry F. Gay passed away at the age of 97 Sunday, September 19, 2021. In his own words, he led a charmed life. He is survived by his wife, Emily Roberts Gay, his two daughters, Neville Williams (Warfield) and Sarah Guyton (Tim), as well as granddaughters, Vivian and Patterson Guyton. He also leaves his "adopted" son, James Lamar. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas on November 23, 1923 to Hubert and Halyeburt Gay, the family moved to Memphis when he was a toddler. He attended too many...
