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1972
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2011
Daniel Gay Obituary
Elder Dr. Daniel Bernard "Pino" Gay, 38 a fulltime Pastor of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church in Tallahassee, transitioned to his eternal home on Tues., Feb. 22 in Crawfordville. A celebration of greatness commemorating the extraordinary life and phenomenal legacy of a servant of God, will convene on Sat. Mar, 5, at 11am EST, at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center, burial will follow at Tallahassee Memory Gardens. Public visitation will be on Fri.,Mar. 4, at Friendship PB Church from 5-7 PM. Pastor Gay will lie in state on Sat. Mar. 5, from 10 am til the hour of service at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center. Pastor Gay was an entrepreneur, mentor, stranger to none, and certainly a jack of all trades. He was the founder of the Elder Daniel B. Gay & the Tallahassee Community Youth Choir, He also was a member of the Florida State Primitive Baptist Convention, and the Old West Florida Primitive Baptist Association where he served in many different capacities, and a masonic brother. Forever cherishing his precious and fond memories are his wife: Brenda P. Gay; Daughter: Kemisha Phillips; Grandson: Alijah Bernard Phillips; Parents: Nellie P. Johnson and Elder Dan Gay (Mae Frances); Mother In Law: Earlie Mae Little; Sister: Valerie; Brother: Julius (Andre'); Step brothers & sisters: Don, Diane, Jeffery, Ira, Moses, Kimberly, Randolph, Sandra, Harriet, and Dan; Great Aunt: Lexie Forks; Nieces & nephews: Ashley, Khadijah, Tenecia, Jasmine, Jamal, and Curtis; God Children: Dorian & Kylinn; God mother: Marjorie Dupoint; Sister In Laws: Teresa (Jim), Diana (Alex), Gloria, & Essie; (15) Aunts, (5) Uncles, (6) God sisters & brothers , and a host of other neices, nephews,close family and friends, and his extended family, Friendship PB Church Family. Under the direction of RICHARDSON'S FAMILY FUNERAL CARE, TALLAHASSEE (850)576-4144
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Gay
Deidre Coring
February 25, 2021
You will be greatly missed Pastor GAY
February 25, 2021
Truly he was a friend of mine and he is surely missed and loved by many we thank God for all the souls that were saved by the word of God that flowed freely from his lips of clay thank you father for sharing him with us.
Clara Davis Seaton
March 8, 2011
Nellie, Val, and Julius, Life is not forever, but there is eternal life promised. Keep the faith and always remember that "Wipping endureth for the Night but Joy cometh in the Morning". And God will take away your pain.
The Davis Siblings of the "Late Charlie and Madies Davis"
C ROLLINS
March 8, 2011
TO THE fAMILY LIFE HERE IS TEMP FOR US ALL BUT WE ALL SHALL MEET AGAIN ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD MAY GOD BLESS U ALL IN JESUS NAME
Cora Brown-Griffin
March 7, 2011
Ms. Nellie I am so sorry for your loss. I have been praying for you and your family. May God continue to bless you for the kind and wonderful person you are to so many people. You were such an angel and I appreciate all your help with Pinkie. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in anyway. May your sweet memories comfort you always.
tasha lawrence
March 7, 2011
life here is now over and now you will be with the man that you taught us all about enjoy your wings........we miss you and love you.
Catina Hinton an family
March 6, 2011
Brenda, you will be in our prayers an thoughts. Daniel will be missed but not forgotten. We love you an we are hear for you. We love you !
March 5, 2011
My dear Sister Nellie and Family,
May the lord wrap his arms around you during this time and help you continue to spread the good news as your son has done. That God lives he lives inside our hearts. Therefore, so will Pinto continue to live inside your heart and now look aover you during this time as you try to understand Gods plan by and by.
Love Janice- Page and Francis Omolaja
March 4, 2011
Nellie, Val and Julius:
There are no words to express our heartfelt sorrow. Know that we are sharing in your grief and praying that our Heavenly Father brings comfort, strength and peace at this hour of need. We love you and are keeping you before the Lord in prayer.
Mother Mealer Richardson and Alberta Simmons
Ronda Rosier
March 4, 2011
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Yolando Westberry
March 4, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy to the Gay family during this time of sorrow. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May God continue to have favor on the Gay family.May God bless all of you in this time of bereavement.
frederick smith
March 4, 2011
rip pinto
jolene shingles
March 4, 2011
Good bye my friend till we meet again I will miss your red velvet cake
Andy & Diann Williams
March 4, 2011
To the Bereaved Family:
"Look To The Hills From Which Cometh Your Help - It Comes From The Lord." By and By when the morning comes - we will understand it better by and by.
Diann & Andy Williams
Johnnie Davis/Family
March 4, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
March 4, 2011
TO THE FAMILY OF PASTOR DANIEL GAY HE WILL TRULY BE MISS ANY WAYS WE LOVE THE FAMILY MY GOD KEEP YOU LIFT UP IN THIS TIME OF NEED BUT IF YOU JUST LEAN ON GOD HE WOUNT LET YOU FALL. LOVE THE HARRIS FAMILY
Jeff, Wanda, Jaliyah & Amber Jackson
March 4, 2011
Comfort for your sorrow,
courage for each day,
Strength to face this journey,
His word to light your way,
His peace to fill your heart,
although you may not understand,
And His Love to hold you gently
in the hollow of His hand.
ARDRIA HUGHES
March 4, 2011
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR FAMILY, STAY PRAYFUL!
ANNIE PETERSON
March 4, 2011
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
Elder and Mother Helena Anderson
March 4, 2011
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
Pastor Robert Thomas, Jr., & Family
March 4, 2011
To the Guy Family
We want to extend to you our deepest sympathies and condolences. May God bless and keep the entire family in his loving care. When trails loom or death is near, in Christ we can confide; we never need to feel alone - He's always at our side.
Josephine Jackson
March 4, 2011
Sis. Johnson, I am very sadden in the loss of Elder Gay. May the good Lord give you and the family the strenght to endure our loss. The family have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.
Josephine Jackson
March 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joaephine Jackson
March 4, 2011
To the Gay Family, please accept my deepest family.
JAMES WILLIAMS
March 4, 2011
to the family may God continue to hold you in this your hour of bereavement, even through it hurts this to shall pastThe FRIENDSHIP FAMILY OF APALACHICOLA SHARE IN YOUR PAIN Pastor Gay was a friend and advisor to me when i started as pastor in apalachicola and continued to help me thoughout my time there ,he will be missed greatly, a true brother in christ.LOVED LIKE A BROTHER
PASTOR JAMES WILLIAMS
shandra farmer
March 4, 2011
This wonderful man was my pastor of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church.Church will be dead without him all the good memories we've had . I ask God to bless and watch over his family in this time of need. He will truly be missed no one can ever replace him in any kind of way .Love you Pastor Gay.
Lynn Lee
March 3, 2011
March 03,2011
Our prayers are with you and your Family. May God Bless you in this time of sorrow. Lynn & Leatrice Lee (Pasean, Lynn Jr, Ariyana, Adrianne, & Shay)
Dexter Simmons
March 3, 2011
My deepest and sincere condolences to the family, and friends of the late Pastor Daniel "Pinto" Gay stay strong and know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Now your song has a meaning you have your wings to fly away from down here, you have picked up your cross and put it on your shoulder now you can fly away to glory. Sleep on Pastor Gay and take your rest.
Patrick Reddick
March 3, 2011
My prayers and condolences goes out to the Gay family. I am deeply sadden by the lost of my old friend. We shared great times together both in church and on several trips to our flea market spots. To Ms. Nellie, Brenda, Juluis, and Val; I pray that God gives you peace in our time of sorry. I enjoyed playing for Dan those favorites: I Wanna Go and Wings. He's in a better place where the thunder don't roar.
God Bless,
Pat
March 3, 2011
Brenda, I was so sorry to hear of Daniel's home-going. Find comfort in remembering loving him.
Sonnie Rowan
March 3, 2011
Brenda, I was so sorry to hear of Daniel's home-going. Find comfort in remembering loving him.
March 3, 2011
To Ms Nellie and Family, May the memories of your son bring you peace and comfort. Always remember that the Lord will keep you.
Bgreen/Miramar
SOPHIA THOMAS
March 3, 2011
TO THE GAY'S FAMILY FROM THE MITCHELL'S FAMILY WE HAVE YOU ALL IN OUR PRAYERS.
Al Smith
March 3, 2011
To the Gay Family and Relatives As Daniels Former Scoutmaster My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time of our lost. I know that as with many others words can not say enough to console the hurt and lost we feel inside. I do know that God will pick each one of us up and there is no lost in his will. May god bless You and Keep you.
Mimi Jefferson
March 3, 2011
To Ms. Nellie, Val, and Julius: Truly my prayers are with you during this time. Please rest assure that no one comforts like God.
Catina Smith-Farley
March 3, 2011
To God Be The Glory! May the family find comfort during this time of sadness! Hold on A Change is Coming and Trouble Don't last always. God bless and keep the faith!
REV. SHARON DUHART JOHNSON
March 3, 2011
DURING TIMES LIKE THESE, WE CAN BE ASSURED THAT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES US. MAY THE GRACE OF GOD GIVES YOU COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE WILL NEVER LEAVE NOT FORSAKE US. HE IS ALWAYS PRESENT. KEEP THE FAITH
Lisa White Wilson
March 3, 2011
TO THE FAMILEY LEAN ON THE LORD AND HE WILL CARRY YOU...IM A CHILDHOOD FRIEND OF DANIEL AND HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED GOD BLESS!!!
Naratasha Miller
March 3, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with the family and friends are Mr Gay. (Ms Naratasha Miller and family.)
Cynthia & Donald Hudson
March 3, 2011
To my Family:
I have a companion, a wonderful guide,
A solace and comforter whatever betide;
A friend never-failing when others pass by,
Oh, Blessed Saviour, my Lord and I!
Words cannot express the weight that is upon our hearts. Pinto will be missed by all, if you need us, just call. We Love You!
March 3, 2011
Mrs.Brenda i am sorry for your loss,but God will strength you each and every day and i will keep you and your family in my prayers.Bronzie Byrd.
Amelia & Laila
March 3, 2011
My deepest and sincere condolences to the family and friends of "Pinto". Please remember to stay strong and know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
ELDER D IVERSON
March 3, 2011
MAY GOD BLESS THE GAY FAMILY IN THESE TIMES BUT THE MOST THING TO REMEBER IS TO KEEP HOLDING ON TO GODS UNCHANGEING HAND & KEEP THE FAITH
ELDER D IVERSON/UNCLE OF PROPHET D IVERSON
Pastor Willie Fagg & St Matthew PB Church
March 3, 2011
Gay Family, my heart is saddened at the loss of Elder Gay but rest assure that God will help you to carry this load. Our church is praying with and for you, and we are here should you need us. Be well and take care. Much Love
LA'TONYA ABNER-BEASLEY
March 3, 2011
KEEP THE FAITH! NINTH GRADE CLASSMATE AT LEON HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY CLASS.
Willie C. & Emma Wms. (Patty) Thomas
March 3, 2011
Our hearts goes out to the family. We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Bernice McQueen
March 3, 2011
The the entire Gay family,
Continue to look to the Lord for strength and know that God is able to comfort each of you during your time of need. Elder Gay will be missed by many. I was truly blessed to work with him during the church school convention as we were both young adults and his kind spirit will always be cherished. We love each of you.
Gilbert Parris
March 3, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Irria Parris
March 3, 2011
We don't understand why, but only the good lord knows and we will understand bye an bye remember when you feel down and out just call on the name of jesus and he will be there to help you. love Mrs. Irria Parris and extended family
Lanedra Lowe
March 3, 2011
This is one the hardest messages I have ever had to type. I am still in shock but I know that Pastor Gay is with God. To Brenda, the Gay Family, and my Friendship Family, we will get through this with the love from each other and from the help of God. God Bless you and RIP Pastor Gay. I love you
Dorothy Rackley & Parrish Families
March 3, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
ELDER JOE AND ELLA COLSON AND FAMILY
March 3, 2011
PRAYER ARE WITH YOU'LL!
Alisha Bradley-Nelson
March 3, 2011
To the Gay Family:
Our prsyers and thoughts are with you during your season of bereavement. We are a "prayer" and "telephone" call away.
In Sympathy and Love,
James & Alisha (Duchess) Nelson
Dorothy Humphrey
Jonathan (Mekhi) & Jssmyn Tyler
Jewel Holmes
March 3, 2011
To The Gay Family,
Your loved one has been called home, I know that you loved and cherished him dearly. But let go and let God have his way. Hold your heads up and lean and depend on the only one that can heal your wounded hearts and minds during times like these.
Barbara Turner
March 3, 2011
Brenda,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We love you Ms.Brenda Rhonda,Briauna,Destinee,Malik,and Barbara.
Tiffany Williams
March 3, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Willie Veta Bivens
March 3, 2011
Brenda and Family
My prayers are with you. Lean on the Lord for He is able to carry your load. Hold on to the memories of the good times that you shared with Pastor Gay. I'll always remember his preaching and singing. He used the gifts God allowed him to have. God bless each of you.
Juanita Jefferson Cook
March 3, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Wendy Farmer
March 3, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Words can't express how much you're going to missed. God needed a flower, and he plucked you for his garden. I will miss you.
The Davis Family
March 3, 2011
May god bless the family family of the late Elder Daniel B. Gay and hold you in the palm of his hand, speaking to the family know there's no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Rest in Peace
March 3, 2011
Well Pinto I guess the time has finally come for me to let you go and have your eternal rest. We have been through so much together and I will miss it all, I may not have told you daily but I do love you and this is going to be a hard transition for me without you here. I love you Pinto and I am going to miss you dearly!!!
kendrick collins
March 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jackie Johnson & family
March 3, 2011
To the Family of Daniel Gay,
May the Lord be your refuge and strength at this time of sorrow. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. May God's love surround you and give you peace.
Wendy Farmer
March 3, 2011
My heart goes out to the family. I will continue to keep them in my prayers. Words can't express how much I'm going to miss you. There will never be another you, who always took the time to do for others.God needed another flower in his garden, so he chose you. Your laughter and smile will never be forgotten. We will cherish the memories that we had with you. Rest in peace, all of your troubles are over now, you don't have to worry anymore.
The McCaskill Family
March 3, 2011
To Brenda, Kemisha and family, I am so sorry to hear of your lost. My prayer is for your strength to help you get through these difficult times. Remember to look towards the hills from which cometh your help.
Olivia Jefferson-Skinner Family
March 3, 2011
God bless you and your family, A lost is very painful,But keep your head up and your heart strong God Don't make mistakes.
Dorothy " Pete " McMillian
March 3, 2011
To my extended family my prayers are with you now and always. Words could never express the sadness one feels when losing a love one so near and dear to the heart. But know this God still has all power in his hands including the power to mend your broken heart. Keep on trusting and never stop believing for day by day he will lessen your pain. I love you all
Keep God first and always pray.
Elder Sandra M. Thompson
March 3, 2011
To the Family of Reverend Dr. Daniel Gay:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Charlie Mae Dennis
March 3, 2011
To the family of Pinto,trust in the Lord at all times and lean not unto your own understanding and as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. We love you.
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