Arthur C. Gay *

Arthur Clyde passed away August 6, at the age of 87. He was born November 26, in Springvale, to Lynwood C. Gay and Hattie Lynch Gay. Arthur served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War. He was also a member of Northern Hills Methodist Church, The Loyal Order of Moose, and 5 dance clubs serving as President of 3 including the Golden Age Dance Club.

Arthur was preceded in death by wives Helen Gay and Josephine Gay; Brothers Lynwood C. Gay, Jr. (Boots), Horace Ewell Gay, and Tony Gay; and Sister Ernestine Gay Usher.

He is survived by wife Norma Gay; Daughter Patricia (Raymond) Reyes; Sons (Patricia Daniel) Gay and (Mary) Gay; Brother Billy (Marilyn) Gay; sister-in- Virginia Gay; Stepdaughter Pat (Glenn) Merkord, Stepson Riley , Stepdaughter Tanya (Mark)Garrison; Stepdaughters Karen Woodard Brazell (deceased), Barbara Woodard , and Judi Woodard Findsen; numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 6-8 pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas 78218. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 17, 2012 at Northern Hills United Methodist Church, 3703 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, Texas 78247 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:30 am. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northern Hills United Methodist Church or CIMA Hospice. Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com