James A. Gay, Jr

Age:

Date of Death:

04/10/2025

Place of Death:

Lakeland, FL

Obituary

James Alfred Gay Jr, Lakeland, FL – Jim Gay, 75, formerly of Colchester Vermont, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, due to complications of dementia.

He is predeceased by his wife Karen (Devino) Gay, his parents Jim and Jean Gay and brother Bruce Gay.

Jim is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Myra Gay of Texas, Daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Bob Stearns of Lowell, Vt., grandchildren, R.J. and Ashley Stearns of Florida, Amanda and Chris Williams of Maryland, Alexandria Gay of North Carolina, Jonathan Gay of Texas, great children Chase and Avery Williams of Maryland, siblings: Sandy Smith of Burlington, Debbie & Gary Welker of Franklin, Vickie Lawrence of Grand Isle, Craig & Laural Gay of Richmond, Terri & Joe Boylan of Burlington, John Gay of Essex Jct., Kathy & Kevin Brown of Burlington, Karen Davis & Matt Brisson of Colchester, Mike & Crissy Gay of South Burlington, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends. The service and burial date and time will be listed as soon as possible (the plan is sometime is June).

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Sandra And Edward Longe

18 hours ago

So very sorry to hear about Jim passing. So many memories of our days playing softball and bowling. Shared many laughs. We had many good times when he lived in the apartment above our store. My deepest sympathies to all the family. Prayers and thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time.