Douglas Wayne Gay

January 25, 2024

Douglas Wayne Gay, 81, of Molino, Florida, passed away on December 21, 2023, in Pensacola, FL. Born on July 24, 1942, Douglas served in the Air Force for 4 years and later retired from Monsanto after a dedicated career of 30 years.

Douglas was a man who loved music and always knew how to have a good time. In his spare time, he enjoyed following Florida State Football, watching Court TV, and fishing on the Escambia River. These hobbies brought him joy and relaxation throughout his life.

Doug is survived by his daughters, Renea Daniel and husband Mark, Kristie Faircloth and husband Steve; grandchildren, including Erica and her husband Caleb, Jasey and his wife Amber, Dustin and his wife Britney, Miranda and her significant other Charles, Amber and her husband Ronnie, Mark and his wife Samantha, and Austin. Doug was also blessed with several great-grandchildren, Jaestin, Kaestin, Laedin, Raena, Piper, Dean, Brightleigh, Wyatt, Walker, Braelynn, and Hope; and Doug’s loving siblings Darlene Moye, Shirley Hales, and Jerry Gay and wife Diane.

Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Elon and Thelma Gay, as well as his siblings, Tony Gay, Donald Gay, Barbara Rawls.

Douglas Wayne Gay will be dearly missed by his family and friends. His legacy of dedication, love, and enjoyment of life will live on in their hearts.

Pallbearers will be Jasey Gibson, Dustin Gibson, Caleb Cole, Ronnie Andrews, Mark Daniel, Charles Wood, Austin Faircloth.

Visitation services for Douglas Gay will begin at 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Douglas will be laid to rest at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.

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  1. Susie Daniel on February 2nd, 2024 2:28 am

    Kristie….I am so sorry to hear about Doug….Im sure he and Rick are having a cold one and fishing the river.. God speed Doug.. you were a good friend to everyone you knew..

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