BOBBY WARREN GAY

Bobby Warren Gay (89) of Grand Cane, LA, passed away on September 29, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bobby’s life will be honored by pastors Mel Campbell and Dennis Aaron.

Bobby was born to Clifford and Estelle Gay on June 14, 1934, in Hall Summit, LA. He married Margie Shepherd in 1955 and moved to Shreveport, LA. They had two children, Stephanie and Scott. Bobby was a passionate horseman, and in 1974, he moved his family to his nephew’s ranch to manage it and continue his life-long passion of training, breeding, and showing horses. Bobby married Jackie Field in 1989, and they continued their dual passion for horses. Bobby kept doing what he loved till his death. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many! Aside from his love for his family and friends, Bobby was a devoted Christian and member of Frierson Baptist Church.

Bobby was predeceased by his parents, Clifford and Estelle Gay, and siblings Sedrick Gay, Reggie Gay, “Duck” Gay, and Novis Bradshaw. Bobby is survived by his wife Jackie, first wife Margie Gay, two children Stephanie Gay Hebert and husband Wayne, Scott Gay and wife Ashley. He is also survived by his sister Gloria Mosley, grandchildren Emily, Camryn, and Devery, and sister-inlaw Bobbie Malsch.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Rex Cable, Ron Crager, Toby Downs, Savion Elias, Jiffy Fowler, Billy Lynch, Dusty Roach, and Gary Sliman.

The family will receive family and friends at 10:30 am followed by a service at 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Prude Cemetery. Following the service, a celebration of Bobby’s life will be held at the Baker Family Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Prude Cemetery “In Memory of Bobby Gay.” Prude Cemetery, PO Box 36, Grand Cane, LA 71032. Donations may also be made to Frierson Baptist Church, 299 East St, Frierson, LA 71027 or Open Range Fellowship Church, 9950 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033.