J. C. Gay age 91 of Union City, TN. (Formerly) of Dyersburg, TN. died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence. Arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00a.m.-11:55a.m. Funeral service will follow at 12: Noon at McCreight Funeral Home 1607 Hornbrook St. Dyersburg, TN. with Pastor Stanley Montgomery officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. serving as Pallbearers will be Grandchildren. Survivor includes his children: Cheryl Brown, Debora Gay, Union City, TN. Felita Gay Midlothian, IL. Valerie Gay, Hammond, Ind. Sons, Melvin Gay, Minnesota, Lenzie Gay, Union City, TN., Darryl Gay, Gary, Ind. (11) Grandchildren, (19) Great-Grandchildren, (4) Great-Great Grandchildren.  J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Linnie & Clara Hughes Gay, Son, Michael Gay, Sister, Vera Parr, Armine Gay, Brother, Lenox Gay. You may share your memoires and condolences with the family at www.mccreightfuneralhome.com . A Legacy of Life, Every Life is worth Remembering. McCreight Funeral Home 1607 Hornbrook St. Dyersburg, TN. 38024 Ph. 731-286-4810.