Benny Gene Gay

Benny Gene Gay, age 81, formally of Booneville, KY and husband of Melinda (Borchers) Gay, departed this life on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, KY.
Ben was born February 8th, 1940 in Booneville, KY, a son to the late Lonnie and Omah (Barrett) Gay.
He was a retired Tech One for General Mills, loved working in his garden, hunting ginseng, fishing, studying his bible, sharing the gospel and was a business owner.
He served his country as a U.S. Marine, and while in service he achieved accomplishments as a golden glove boxer, an expert marksman, a rifle range instructor teaching new F.B.I. agents in marksmanship, and a blackbelt in Karate and Judo.
He was a member of the Frankfort Baptist Church in Corbin, KY.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, three daughters, Sheila (George) Spicer of Oklahoma City, OK, Jennifer Gay of Corbin, KY, and Amy Meeks of Liberty, KY; three brothers, Ronnie (Myrtle) Gay, Phillip (Linda) Gay, and Aaron (Sandy) Gay, all of Beattyville, KY; one sister, Doris Maccani of Stanton, KY; nine grandchildren, Kayla Amiri, Kristin Bolek, Benjamin Bolek, Haylee Crisp, Madison Meeks, Dylan Meeks, Natasha Spicer, Gigi Spicer, and Sophia Spicer; one great-grandchild, Arman Amiri; along with many other loving family members, and friends.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bruce and Robert Gay; and one sister, Ilene Hurt.
Funeral services with Military Rites was held on Tuesday, December 14, at 2:00 pm, at the Booneville Funeral Home with Pastor James Hodge officiating.
Ben will be laid to rest in the Gay Cemetery located in Lee County, KY.
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The Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.