Donald Gay Obituary Donald Lee Gay June 25, 1952 － January 8, 2024 Courtland － Donald Lee Gay, 71, passed away January 8, 2024 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Suffolk on June 25, 1952, he was a son of the late Charlie Lee Gay, Jr. and Inez Bencil Allen Gay. He was also predeceased by his wife, Patricia Babb Gay, and two sisters, Jeanette Grizzle and Janet Bradshaw. Donald was a retired painter for Metro Machine Works. Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Ward (Jamie); a twin brother, Ronald Lee Gay; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ward, Tory Ward, and Wesley Ward; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer‚Äôs Association. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Jan. 10, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Donald-Gay 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/donald-gay-obituary?id=54062186 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Donald Lee Gay, 71, of Courtland, Virginia, passed away 8 January 2024. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Babb Gay, and two sisters. Survivors include a daughter, twin brother, three grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services Funeral Service held 13 January 2024 in Wright Funeral Home. Burial followed in Holly Lawn Cemetery, Suffolk. ## The Edited Obituary Donald Lee Gay, 71, passed away 8 January 2024 in his home with his family by his side. Born in Suffolk on 25 June 1952, he was a son of the late Charlie Lee Gay, Jr. and Inez Bencil Allen Gay. He was also predeceased by his wife, Patricia Babb Gay, and two sisters, Jeanette Grizzle and Janet Bradshaw. Donald was a retired painter for Metro Machine Works. Survivors include a daughter, Stephanie Ward (Jamie); a twin brother, Ronald Lee Gay; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ward, Tory Ward, and Wesley Ward; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, 13 January 2024 in Wright Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Holly Lawn Cemetery in Suffolk. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Donald Lee Gay | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 71 years | | Birth | 25 June 1952; Suffolk, Virginia | | Death | 8 January 2024; Courtland, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------| | Donald Lee Gay | Decedent | Courtland, Virginia | | Patricia Babb Gay | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Charlie Lee Gay, Jr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Inez Bencil Allen Gay | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Stephanie Ward | Child | Unknown | | Ronald Lee Gay | Sibling | Unknown | | Jeanette Grizzle | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Janet Bradshaw | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Kaitlyn Ward | Grandchild | Unknown | | Tory Ward | Grandchild | Unknown | | Wesley Ward | Grandchild | Unknown | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Donald Lee Gay was a retired painter for Metro Machine Works. 2. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in Donald's memory.