Wesley Gayle Obituary Wesley Cobb Gayle September 15, 1933 - September 30, 2014 Franklin - Wesley Cobb Gayle, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin and a son of the late Elezer Benjamin Gayle and Iona Joyner Gayle Gilliam. Mr. Gayle was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir. He had retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation after 31 years of service. Mr. Gayle was a graduate of Franklin High School, a former Virginia National Guardsman, a former member of the Franklin Jaycees, and a member of Delaware Hunt Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his yard and garden and giving vegetables to his family and neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Agnes Kume Gayle, and a host of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Talmadge, E. B., and Charles Gayle. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday, October 3, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Saglio officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, October 2, at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, 1014 Clay Street, Franklin, VA 23851. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2731881 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/wesley-gayle-obituary?id16373619 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/wesley-c-gayle-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Wesley Cobb Gayle, 81, passed away on 30 September 2014. A lifelong Franklin resident, he retired from Union Camp Corporation after 31 years. He was survived by his wife, Agnes, and predeceased by his parents and three brothers. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral mass was held on 3 October 2014 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial followed at Poplar Spring Cemetery. ## The Edited Obituary Wesley Gayle Obituary Wesley Cobb Gayle 15 September 1933 - 30 September 2014 Franklin - Wesley Cobb Gayle, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, 30 September 2014, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin and a son of the late Elezer Benjamin Gayle and Iona Joyner Gayle Gilliam. Mr. Gayle was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir. He had retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation after 31 years of service. Mr. Gayle was a graduate of Franklin High School, a former Virginia National Guardsman, a former member of the Franklin Jaycees, and a member of Delaware Hunt Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his yard and garden and giving vegetables to his family and neighbors. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Agnes Kume Gayle, and a host of nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers, Talmadge, E. B., and Charles Gayle. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Friday, 3 October, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Fr. Charles Saglio officiating. Burial will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, 2 October, at Wright Funeral Home and suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, 1014 Clay Street, Franklin, VA 23851. ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Wesley Cobb Gayle | |---------|-----------------------------| | Age | 81 | | Birth | 15 September 1933; Franklin | | Death | 30 September 2014; Franklin | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |---------------------------|-----------------------|-----------| | Wesley Cobb Gayle | Decedent | Franklin | | Agnes Kume Gayle | Spouse | Franklin | | Elezer Benjamin Gayle | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Iona Joyner Gayle Gilliam | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Talmadge Gayle | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | E. B. Gayle | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Charles Gayle | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Wesley Cobb Gayle was a lifelong resident of Franklin. 2. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and participated in the choir. 3. Wesley retired from the Maintenance Department of Union Camp Corporation after 31 years of service. 4. He was a graduate of Franklin High School. 5. Wesley served as a Virginia National Guardsman. 6. He was a former member of the Franklin Jaycees. 7. Wesley was a member of the Delaware Hunt Club. 8. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working in his yard and garden. 9. Wesley loved giving vegetables to his family and neighbors.