Thomas Fred Gay Obituary
Mr. Thomas "Fred" Gay, 92, of Sylvester, died on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his residence.
The memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Banks Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mike Carter will officiate.
Mr. Gay was born on June 21, 1931 in Sumner, Georgia. He had lived in Worth County since 1977, and was retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company where he worked as an engineer. Mr. Gay was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Sylvester. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors, being a member of constructors for Christ and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Survivors include his children, Mark Gay (Emily) of Forsyth, Georgia, Roger Gay (Karen) of Swoope, Virginia, Eric Gay of Elkton, Virginia and Gina Balkcom (Danny) of Worth County; grandchildren, Matthew Gay (Jessica), Sallie Speir (Cliff), Crystal Bochette (Joey), David Gay (Gwen), Stewart Gay, Payton Gay, Spencer Gay; great grandchildren, Evan Speir, Lillie Speir, Bo Speir, Maggie Speir, Jaxon Gay, Weston Gay, Madilynn Gay, Anna Bochette, Grace Bochette, Wyatt Bochette; brothers, Troy Gay and Roy Gay.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gay was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lee Harrison Gay on June 22, 2022, and a brother, Gerald Gay.
Please sign our online guest registry at http://www.banksfh.com.. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.
