Ronnie Gay, Sr

Funeral Services for Ronald W. Gay, Sr., 76, a resident of Bettendorf, will be 11:00 am Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Second Baptist Church, 919 6th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded prior to the service. Ronald passed away March 16, 2018 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Ronald Wayne Gay, Sr. was born November 27, 1941 in Quincy, Illinois, a son of John “Junior” and Ella (Stewart) Gay. Ronald married Lois Reed, who preceded him in death.

Ronald was a bartender at the Davenport Country Club, the Keokuk Country Club and the Crow Valley Country Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at Christmas when there were big family gatherings. He was very generous and was always willing to extend a helping hand. Ronald was truly a people-person. He also enjoyed golf and music.

Memorials may be made to the funeral home.

Those left to honor Ronald’s memory include his children; Ron (Debra) Gay, Jr, Lisa Gay, Sam (Deanna) Wolf, Brian Gay, Travis (Michelle) Gay, Tara Sanders and Chris Gay; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, John (Harriett) Gay, James Gay, Richard (Evelyn) Gay, Bill (Marla) Gay, Butch Gay and Greg (Ruby) Gay. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Lois and siblings, Rosemary Holder, Charles Gay, Bobby Gay and Johnamae Williams. May they rest in peace.

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