Bruce J. Gay

September 26, 1934 - October 31, 2016

Beattyville, KY- Bruce Jack Gay, age 82, widower of Lucy (Noe) Gay passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Bruce was born September 26, 1934 in Booneville, KY, a son to the late Lonnie and Omah (Barrett) Gay. He was retired from General Motors, and served his Country in the US Navy as a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marines Corp as a medic. He is survived by 1 son; Stephen Gay of Beattyville, KY 1 granddaughter; Alexis Ann Gay, 4 brothers; Ronnie, Ben, Phillip, and Aaron Gay, 2 sisters; Ilene and Doris, along with many other loving family members and friends. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 45 years, and 1 brother; Bob Gay. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Morgan officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 12:00 PM until time of service at the Funeral Home. Bruce will be laid to rest next to his wife in the Couch-Brandenburg Cemetery on Blaine’s Branch in Lee County. To leave the family a special message please visit, www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.