Warren Oliver Gay

Mr.  Warren Oliver Gay, age 57, of Lake City, Florida  died Saturday, May 2, at his residence following a brief illness.  He had resided in Lake City all of his life and was the son of the late Frank and Mattie Louise Milford Gay.  He worked for the Columbia County School Board maintenance department for over 30 years until his retirement in 2012.  He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church,  a graduate of Columbia High School Class of 1975 and received his  vocational certificate in small engine repair from Lake City Community College.  He loved to barbeque and smoke meat with his best friends,  Ernest Ogden and Art Holiday.  He is survived by his three sisters,  Ellen Gay, Joan Pope and Jane  M. Gay all of Lake City, Florida aunt Laura (David) Bussey. One nephew, Shane (Katrin) Pope of New Port Richey, Fla.:  Two great-nephews, Lukas Pope and Ryan Pope.  Funeral services will be conducted at 3 P.M. Wednesday, May  6, in the Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Rodriques, Pastor , officiating and assisted by Rev. Fred Gaylard, Pastor of the First Advent Christian Church.  Interment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Lake City, Florida.  Visitation and gathering with the family will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, May 5,  at GUERRY FUNERAL HOME,  2659 S.W. Main Blvd, U.S. 41 South, Lake City, Florida . Please make memorials  to the Southside Baptist Church, 388 S.E. Baya Drive, Lake City, Florida 32025 or your favorite charity.  www.guerryfuneralhome.net