Obituary: Richard Bruce Gay

Richard Bruce Gay, 68, passed away of natural causes on Dec. 1, 2022. He was a loving husband to wife, Nanci, and devoted son to parents, Jack and Lilly Gay, of blessed memory. Richard is also survived by his sisters, Cheryl Shapiro (Stan) and Sandy Sarlin (blessed memory Milt). Richard is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins scattered across the United States.

Richard was an Atlanta native son, raised at The Temple, attended Briarcliff High School (class of 1972) and Georgia State University, where he earned a BBA in business accounting. He was also a member of Temple Sinai. Richard worked in numerous financial positions, including the family clothing store, Gays Mens Wear. Upon its closing, Richard became a CPA and retired from Southern Company in 2018.

Richard used his passion for numbers by being the volunteer treasurer for the Hebrew Order of David Shimshon Lodge, where he was honored with the Worthy Brother title this November, Atlanta ORT’s Honey for the Heart program and the Cameron Manor Way Homeowners Association. Richard was beloved by all as he always had time for friends, golf, bowling, and his favorite sports teams, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, New York Yankees and Huerta Berlin Soccer. His dad introduced him to these at a very early age.

Richard will be missed. His loving heart and selfless acts endeared him to many. If so inclined, please honor Richard’s memory with a contribution to HOD-Shimshon (hodshimshon.org), Temple Sinai or the charity of your choosing. Funeral services were held on Dec. 4, 2022, at Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.

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