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David Gay Obituary

GAY David Wayne Gay, 47, of Richmond and Madison, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 23, 2007. He was born in Richmond, Va. on March 19, 1960 and was a graduate of Madison County High School. David was preceded in death by his father, John Russell Gay Jr.; and his sister, Perry Sue Gay-Rhea. Survivors include his mother, Nancy Fridley Baumgardner and her husband, Don, of Amelia, Va.; a brother, John Russell Gay III and his wife, Susan, of Gordonsville, Va.; his sister, Terri Lynne Draper and her husband, Robbie, of Rockville, Va.; his son, Josh Wayne Williams and his wife, Heather, of Orange, Va.; his daughter, Brittany Michelle Gay of Madison, Va.; three grandchildren, Chloe and Aiden Williams and Gabriel Johnson; two nieces, Logan Rhea and Blake Draper; two nephews, Wes Morris and Tyler Gay; in addition to many life long friends. Family and friends are invited to join in a celebration of David's life on Saturday, March 31, 2007 from 12 noon until 6 p.m. at Graves Mountain Lodge, Greenwood Pavilion, Syria, Va. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Mar. 28, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Gay

35 Entries

Cheryl

April 24, 2007

Four Years ago, I met a man who soon became my best friend. Thru thick and thin, that it was... I knew i could always count on you. From the beaches where we loved to the mountains where we found tranquilty, i will never forget the wonderful meaningfull moments we cherished together. I will also never forget the peeing tree and the blinking rock ;). NASCAR is what we lived for, and a single race will never be the same without you. I love you with all my heart!!! p.s. Kasey Kane might not be able to win the race from the back there, but i hope you will always remember me down here and I'll see you up there. XOXO

Retha Alderton

April 24, 2007

David Wayne, growing up,having you in my life has been one hell of a trip. The memories we shared flood my soul. The fights,the tears, the endless nights and days, the laughter, the love and our friendship is and always will be embedded in my soul.
Thanks for taken me on that trip with you. Now, I'm so Blessed to have you as one of my Guardian Angels. Helping me make the rest of the trip.
Till we meet again Ole Friend, I miss ya Deeply and as always,
I LOVE YOUR GUTS!
AKA:isha

MANDY DAVIS

April 19, 2007

how do you say goodbye to such a wonderful friend,i have known David for the most part of my life,and that was a great gift.I will love him forever in my heart,and thank him for being part of my life.May he rest in peace with Perri ,they are both angels in heaven now,and we all will see them one day soon.Terri you know i love you girl,as i do Rusty,and your mom,God BLESS,
Mandy Davis

Terri Draper

April 18, 2007

My Sweet Brother Dave,
God saw you were tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered "come with me" with tearful eyes I watched you suffer and i saw you fade away. I didn't know how to help you so I couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, working hands were put to rest, God broke my heart to prove to me he only took the best..
So rest with our sweet sister and I will be with you again one day.
With love,
T.Lynne
baby girl

Kasi Lane

April 17, 2007

David~
I will miss you very much. You were like an uncle to me. You always had our best intrest at heart for our family. I am gonna miss you very much and I can't believe that you are gone. We will see you again one day. We love you.

Jake Wood

April 15, 2007

It was more than 25 years ago that I last saw David. We had experienced the joys of our teenage youth together and lived life to the fullest. Our paths never crossed again but the memories that we shared shall last me the rest of my life. I pray that we all keep a little of David in each and every one of us.

Josh Gay

April 15, 2007

My Dad had the largest heart of anyone I ever knew. He was my friend and my father. I loved him with all of my heart and always will. I always admired his warm fun spirit. He may not be with me physically any more but he will always be with me in spirit. I LOVE YOU DAD!!!

Shelia (Bumper) Stanley

April 15, 2007

David, it has been a long time ago but at one time you made me feel like I had a little brother to talk to and to watch over me. Years had went by and we had seen each other but I still thought about all the good and bad times .. I will still hold these memories close to my heart. Love You.

Tiffany Jenkins

April 13, 2007

David-you always told me that I was your second daughter and you knew that you were my other Dad. I will always love you and I am so sad that our time on earth was cut short but I will see you in Heaven. You touched everybody that you met in such a special way and everybody loved you. I will never forget you and I promise to tell all my children about their "Uncle David" and how incredibly special he was to me and to everybody who knew him. I will love you forever.

Billy Shepler and Family

April 13, 2007

You are in our prayers and you are in our thoughts.

JoJo Meredith

April 13, 2007

David was like a brother to me. We were friends for almost 40 years. He was always in my life one way or another. My daughters were crazy about him. He was always helping me out. I will miss him dearly.

Toni Shephard

April 13, 2007

I have known David all my life...since diapers. He lived his life in full throttle always having fun. I remember his smile and how he always talked about his kids. He loved his kids. He knew things were complicated but he loved them. He loved his family and friends and had so many. He would want all of us to smile and have fun the way that he did, to hold on to the memories and his smile.

Mary Spicer

April 13, 2007

David was a wonderful person. He helped me in so many ways. He put new carpet in my house and did not want me to give him anything for doing it. He fixed my porch light so that I could burn my Christmas lights and that was the last time I saw him. He always gave me a big hug when I visited him. I will truly miss him and I still can't believe he is gone.

Nancy&Don [Mom] Baumgardner

April 11, 2007

David,I can't believe you are gone.I had just talked to that day you sounded so happy.I will also love you for the rest of my life.you and Perri are my shining stars.I miss you so much.

Melissa Ramey

April 8, 2007

I'm very very sorry about your brother Terri. I love you very much and I know yall will get through this. Hugs and Kisses always.

suzanne keegan

April 4, 2007

I can not remember a time when I was more upset then when I received the call that you were gone David. I will forever cherish the fun that you, Cheryl, Danny and I had last summer in Nags Head! I turly wish we had gotten to spend more time together but I am so happy to have the memories that I have. I'll miss you Dave.........Hugs! Suzzz

Josh, Alicia, Jennifer, and JD Edwards

April 2, 2007

No words can express the type of person David was, he brought so much joy to all of our lives. He was the perfect friend..whenever you were down he was always right there to pick you up. IF you ever needed help he was always the first to lend a helping hand. We lost a wonderful person but everyday he will be shining down from the heavens on all of us . Not one day will go by where he is not misssed. "Brother Dave" we love you and you will always be in our hearts.

March 30, 2007

I am so sorry to hear of your lost and wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences. I hope you can find comfort in the words recorded at Acts 17:31. There it speaks of a furnished guarantee, a resurrection. What a joy that will be to see David again! May Jehovah be with you.

Kenny Henderson

March 30, 2007

May your heart and soul rest in peace now Brother Dave. You were a wonderful friend and a good man.

Jerry Vaughn

March 30, 2007

Dave was a good man with a big heart that not everyone had the opportunity to see. He would have given his friends the shirt off of his back if they needed it. It is unfortunate for all of us left behind that he passed before his time. He will be missed.

Sherry Dyer

March 29, 2007

Sorry about your loss. I didn't know David very well, but I know his son Josh and his ex-wife Sheila.I know this is never easy. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Matt Brewer

March 29, 2007

Caroline and I will have Terri Draper along with her family in our thoughts.

William (Moe) Adkins and Family

March 29, 2007

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. "Brother Dave" was a good man and an even better friend to us all. We have spent many a day just doing what he loved to do and some things he didn't but he would do it anyway. He will truly be missed and in all of our hearts.

Tim Winfrey

March 29, 2007

"Brother Dave" thank you for always being there when I needed an extra set of helping hands. Your memory will always be in my heart. Love you Buddy!!

Beth Stanley

March 29, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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"Rooster" Gray Ramey

March 29, 2007

"Brother Dave" thank you for always being there in my time of need. We had a blast working on "Nana's" house. You made my days brighter by just being you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your memories I will carry in my heart--God Bless.

Preston Winfrey

March 29, 2007

"Uncle Dave" I will always remember the times that you kept me out of trouble when Mom and Dad were out of town...boy we could make a mess in the kitchen, I thought Mom would ground us both. I will always hold you close in my heart and love you.

Stevie Dean

March 29, 2007

What can I say about "Brother Dave"? When Brother Dave walked into a room all eyes were focused on him! He always brightened the room when he entered. David was always the first person to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it no matter how hot or hard the job was. If you were ever down and out he was always there to pick you up with his "amusing" ways. I will always remember David and if everyone who knew him continues to carry him in their hearts--then he is really not gone.

Bunk, Mary and Taylor Simmons

March 29, 2007

David, you will always be in our hearts! You were a kind and gentle man who would do anything for people who needed help! It was always a highlight of my day to get a BIG DAVID HUG! May your heart and soul be at peace now. We will always love and remember you.

Nick Nicosia (Elias Wilf)

March 29, 2007

David, thank you for bringing so much happiness into this world and leaving so much love behind.

Donna Gede

March 28, 2007

David's gentle soul brought smiles to all that were afforded the opportunity to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Don Ramey

March 28, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Claire Woodward

March 28, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Michelle Spicer

March 28, 2007

To the family of David Gay, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. David was the most sweetest, considerate man who would do anything for anybody. He will be truly missed.

Teresa Winfrey

March 28, 2007

You will always be "my sunshine" David. Our family loved you as one of our own.

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