Dr. Robert Gay
Often called Dr. Bob, Robert Allen Gay, 76, of Beaumont, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at Nexus Specialty Hospital in Shenandoah. As a husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, he loved his family dearly. He worked as a psychologist in various settings and private practice. In recent years, working for Carousel Clinical Services, he provided counseling to nursing home residents and loved to share stories of his family with them.
He was born on August 10, 1941, to Blanche Safford and Ferris Meade Gay, in Dallas and is preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of Beaumont; sons, Michael Gay, of Dallas; and Robert Gay and his wife, Teresa, of Clear Lake; daughter, Jennifer Wills and her husband John, of Arp, Texas; mother, Blanche Gay, of Dallas; grandchildren, Stephanie Born and Tabitha South, both of Dallas; Hannah Bunn, of Arp, Texas; Grace, Taylor, and Hunter Gay, all of Clear Lake; great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Hill, of Dallas and Ellie Bunn, of Arp, Texas; sisters, Judy Howard, of Dallas and Christine Gay and her spouse, Jan Gebhardt, of Chetek, Wisconsin; brother, Steve Gay and his wife, Judy, of Austin; and numerous others who affectionately called him Granddaddy, Poppie or Uncle.
A memorial service for Dr. Bob will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2018, at First Christian Church, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 5290 North Caldwood Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77707 or TexasChristianAshram.org
Complete and updated information may be found at: broussards1889.com
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Memorial Service
- 5290 north caldwood drive beaumont tx 77706
- 02/02/2018
- 11:00 am
Comments
Sandra Barber
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. RIP Dr Bob
Grace and Steve
Very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy. He will be missed.
Patrick and Deanna Fitzgerald
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace during this time.
Johnny Wills
Bob was a wonderful father in law.. He always had kind words for me. I once told him I could only hope to be the father in law that he was for me. He smiled and gave me a hug. I hope he knew I was serious.
Dr M K Hamza
Dr Gay was a good psychologist with a heart or gold. I learned from him, and he was very supportive . A big loss for all. My deepest condolences.
Samantha Corbett
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
BEVERLY HARREL
Dr. Gay was my test and measurement psychology professor at Lamar University many years ago, He later became a personal friend as his sweet wife Beth and I became close friends. I am so very sorry that Beth and his family are facing this loss so unexpectedly. He was a lovely man and he and Beth were so sweet together when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Rest in peace.
April O’Rear Hart
Dear family, I am very sorry for your loss. My parents, Mike & June, have treasured your cherished friendship for many years with full hearts and smiles. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Till we meet again, April
Elizabeth Bullock Copes
The last time I saw Dr. Bob, he gave me a big hug, more than I thought I deserved. As I have told so many of his patients in the past two weeks that he is gone from our sight, I have realized that the hug was for me to pass along to them. So many have told me what a kind and gentle man he was and some have said that they feel like they have lost their best friend. I agree! I worked with him when he first came to Carousel and he immediately won my admiration and respect. We have also talked in the last two weeks about how he automatically engendered trust to all who knew him. We will miss him and think of him often. His patients have asked me to relay their kindest sympathies to family and friends. May God bless you and give you comfort in the days ahead.
NL
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
Doris Webb
Here it is one year after Dr. Bob died and I am just now hearing about his death.. I am so sorry. I was an EAP (Employee Advisory Person)) for GSU. With Dr. Bob's guidance I was able to help many GSU employees and family members with problems. He was an awesome doctor and deeply cared about people. He had my utter respect. May he rest in peace. Prayers for his family.