William F. Gay
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William F. Gay, 93, formerly of Atglen, PA, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Cochranville, PA. He was the husband of the late Donna Ruth Liggett Gay who passed away in 2019. Born in Coatesville, PA, he was the son of the late John T. and Pearl Romig Gay.
Bill, known as "Bud" to his family, was an area resident most of his life. He graduated from Scott High School in 1948 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He served on the front lines of the Korean War. During his twenty-year service, he held numerous positions including working in missile sites holding highly classified information, earning the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. After retiring in 1969 he returned to civilian life. He worked a few jobs in the electronic/electrical industry before landing a position at the Coatesville Veterans Administration, retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Skerrett Masonic Lodge #343 in Cochranville since 1984, becoming a 32nd degree Mason.
He is survived by his children, William F. Jr. (Tammy) of North Norwich, NY, John Lewis Gay (Francine) of Homeville, PA, Cheryl Ann Silveri (Jonathan) of Cochranville, and Timothy E. Gay (Karen) of Christiana, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and siblings, Norma Davis, Barbara Chenger, Charles Gay, James Gay, and George "Tony" Gay. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jade Reel, and siblings, Dorothy "Dot" Kitterman, John Gay Jr., Judith Hess, Betty Hyman, Margaret "Peg" Pierce, and Gloria Lyons.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA, with a viewing starting at 10:00 a.m. Masonic services will be at 10:45 a.m. Interment to follow with military honors at Glen Run Cemetery, Atglen.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF A BROTHER MASON KARL F. SCHUBERT 32ND OXFORD PA LODGE #353
Farewell my Brother
Farewell Brother JW of Lily of the Valley 59.
Uncle Bud
Thank you for always being there for me when I was in Pa. When I wanted to move there, you and Aunt Donna welcomed me with open arms. (Even though you knew that Tim and I would drive you crazy), I always felt like I belonged and I have you 2 to thank for that. I loved sitting in the living room just talking to you and giving you heck about letting your cigarettes just lay in the ashtray and burn. Lol l wish that I had a chance to do this all over again. Rest easy my favorite Uncle, I will always love you.
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My condolences and prayers to the family.
Farewell My Brother
I just want to extend my sincere condolences to the family of my Masonic Brother Bud Gay. We had many good times at Skerrett Lodge meetings and social events. When he and Brother John T. Gay were together it was always a happy time. Dave McGuigan, District Deputy Grand Master, 16th Masonic District.
So sorry for your loss .
So sorry for your loss . Prayers for your family.
Very sorry for your loss
Dear Cousins Bill, John, Cheryl, Tim and families. I’m very sorry for the loss of your father. I have fond memories of the days when we all gathered at our Grandparents house and Uncle Bud and his siblings would joke and laugh. And I believe some poker games occurred as well! Hugs to all. Take care.