SGM Wyatt Leon Gay
September 8, 1936 – April 11, 2020
WENDELL – SGM Wyatt Leon Gay, 83, made his ascension to Glory early Saturday morning. He was born in Wayne Co. to the late Leonard William & Flora Leigh Johnson Gay. After 42 years of service, he retired from the Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major. He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Rose Pace Gay.
He is survived by his children, David Gay (Connie), Donna Emerson (Brad), Donald Gay (Lorrie), Ric Chamblee, Ginny Upchurch (Jeffrey) & Tammy Liverman (Jimmy); sisters, Betty McDade & Evelyn Williams; brother, Sherrill Gay (Kay); grandchildren, Joshua Gay, Kristen Brooks (D.J.), Daniel McGee, Aaron McGee, Hannah Baker, Brandon Gay, Jenna Privette (Andrew) & Jamie Wilson (Tyler) & 5 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, East Wake Relay for Life.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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I am so sorry to hear about Wyatt’s passing. My heart breaks a little bit more as another one of our friends is lost to us. My prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
Thank you. We appreciate you prayers.
Thank you for the kind words and prayers. We greatly appreciate them.
What a good friend had many good times in the NC National Guard. Gone but never will be forgotten. PRAISE BE TO THE LORD!
He thought so much of you Linwood. David, Donald and I have so many good memories of our families being together. He will truly be missed and was one of the good ones. Please keep in touch.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! God bless you!!
Thank you Pat and David. We appreciate it greatly.
Donna, Brad, Daniel, Hannah and Aaron,
We’re so sad to hear the news of your Fathers / Granddaddy’s passing. We know he loved spending time with you all and enjoyed getting to see two of his great granddaughters. What a blessing for everyone. You are in our hearts and prayers over the coming days. We love you all… Lori, Russell, Lauren, Kristin, Matthew and Jonathan.
Lori and Family – Thank you. Love you all greatly.
May you R.I.P. Wyatt. No more pain. You earned those wings, now fly high sweet Uncle Wyatt fly high
Kim – I know your dad, Gene and the rest of the family were there to great him. Now they are laughing and sharing stories together. We will see them again one day. Love you dear cousin.
I served with Wyatt and he was my friend. It breaks my heart. Prayers for all.
Thank you so much Charles for the prayers. And, thank you for the flags today. They were perfect.
It is with the deepest sorrow that I have lost what I would call a true friend. Wyatt was so ever special and he always treated me and others with the most respect. I feel sure that our good Lord is wrapping his arms around Wyatt and I know Wyatt is feeling the love that we all had for him. I will not say rest in peace because I know he is truly at peace. Wyatt, you will be missed!!
Thank you for the kind words.
David, Connie and Family,
Saddened to hear about the passing of Mr Wyatt. Prayers for each of you.
Thank you. We appreciate your prayers.
Wyatt made the world better because he passed through it…
We r praying that our Heavenly Father is providing Wyatt’s family with the spiritual and physical strength that they need during their time of mourning. With much love, peace & hope, 🙏🏽 Barna & Peggy Wilder
Thank you so much for the prayers. We greatly appreciate them.
I served with Wyatt in the 30Th Engineer Brigade. He was a good friend. He will be missed. Prayers.
Thank you so much for the kind words. We greatly appreciate them.
Rip friend. Known you from the farm and my tour thru the Guard. Prayers for your family. You truly were a great guy
Thank you so much for the kind words and prayers. We greatly appreciate them.
We are very saddened at the loss of Mr. Gay. We pray the Lord wraps his loving arms around you during this difficult time. May he rejoice in heaven with those who have entered the gates before him.
Thank you for the kind words and prayers. We greatly appreciate them.
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss – my thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time!
Thank you for the kind words, thoughts and prayers. We appreciate them greatly.
What a friend Wyatt was to me during our service together. Wishing the family the very best in this time of loss.
Thanks Steve. We have so many memories of you and my dad over the years. Very good memories. Love to you and Marie.
My Deepest Sympathy go out to the Wyatt Family as each of you go through this difficult time. I knew Wyatt through the North Carolina National Guard even though I did not work with him on a daily basis. He would always greet everyone with a smile and would go out of his way to help in any way he could. My Heart and Prayers are with the family, and I hope with each passing day, your lost will get a little easier. Wyatt will truly be missed by many!
Thank you so much for your kind words and memories of our dad. We will each try to carry on the his legacy of helping others in any way we can and sharing smiles. He taught us well. He will be missed by many for sure.
Our deepest sympathy to the family. I did not work hand in hand with Wyatt but I did on occasions had dealing with him. Worked with his son Donald and weekend drills with his brother Sherrill.
Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate them greatly.
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