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Richard Gordon Gay

Saline, MI, USA

August 22, 1948 - November 7, 2019

Aug 22, 1948 - Nov 7, 2019

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Richard (Rick) Gordon Gay, 71, of Saline, Michigan went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2019. He died peacefully at home with his wife present with him.
Richard grew up in the town of Atwater, Ohio on his parent’s farm. He loved to share stories and always found the fun in life. Richard was an active participant in the High School marching band. Richard received his BA from the college (now University) of Mount Union in 1970. Richard managed several retail businesses including Woolworth, Leewards, JoAnn Fabrics, and Dollar Tree. Richard moved to Saline Michigan in the 80’s to open his own franchise of Ben Franklin until the company dissolved. Richard retired in September of 2016 from Dollar Tree. Richard loved to travel with his wife, Beverly who he happily married on July 7, 2008. They were able to go many different places including getting him out of the continental US for the first time on a cruise 2 years ago. Richard was an active member of Milan Baptist Church and really enjoyed participating in the senior life meetings, men’s bible studies, and activities such as the harvest party. He always talked about his children and always considered them as his own.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Marie (Clugh, Newell) Gay of 11 years. Rick is survived by his Father, James Gay of Atwater, OH, his brother John (Norma) Gay of the Villages Florida; his children: Steven Gay of Toledo, OH, Thomas (Renae) Gay of Milan, MI, David (Sheila) Gay of Thompsonville, TN, and Bryan Gay of Saline, MI. His step-children: Melody Murdock of Anchorage, Alaska, Donovan (Allison) Murdock of Ypsilanti, MI, and Joshua (Sarah Alber) Newell of Ypsilanti, MI. Along with his 12 grandchildren.
Rick was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy (Northup) Gay.
Family will receive friends at Milan Baptist Church, 31 Ferman Street, Milan, MI on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 am memorial service officiated by Pastor Doug Strader.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Richard’s name to Milan Baptist Church, Arbor Hospice (online: arborhospice.org/donate) or the Huron Humane Society (online: hshv.org/give/donate)
Rick always tried to help others when they needed help. Rick's smiling face will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

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