Mark Ellis Gay's Obituary
Mark Ellis Gay, 71, was born on October 13, 1951 to J.E. and Mary Gay in Jacksonville Florida. The family moved to Gay Road in Orange Park in the 60s. Mark along with his father and brother, Larry, cleared the land and built the house on Gay Road. There are wonderful memories of the years spent there with his parents and siblings, Shirlene, Larry, Dorothy and John.
Mark taught himself to play the guitar and played with his brothers and several different bands. As the years passed by, Mark, Larry and John played the guitars frequently at every gathering. Mark attended Clay County schools and graduated from Orange Park high school in 1969.
Mark has an only daughter Margaret, a son-in-law Chris and two granddaughters, Tiffany and Samantha. Mark loved and enjoyed the time spent with them.
Mark was married for 44 years to his wife, Kathleen Gay. Mark was a faithful member for many years at the Church of Vilano. He was a member of the worship team and spent a lot of time there serving. He had great faith in his Lord, Jesus Christ.
Mark worked in the retail field most of his life with jobs such as Discount Music, Discount Auto Parts, and Gate Gas Station.
Mark was a kind and gentle soul. He loved his family deeply. After a lengthy illness he peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends.
Services for Mark will be held:
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Hillcrest Baptist Church
7673 Collins Road
Jacksonville, FL 32244
Viewing: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Service: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
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