David "Mr.

Bennie" Gay

David "Mr. Bennie" Gay, 82, of Thomasville, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Steve Brooks officiating. David was born in Colquitt County, GA to the late Willie Gay and Ella Barber Gay on November 2, 1940. He married Connie Lorene Graham Gay in Moultrie, GA on July 3, 1964. They enjoyed 58 wonderful years together. He was a member of the US Army and retired from Ferrel Gas Company. He was the owner of Mr. Bennie's Car Lot in Coolidge, GA and was also the former owner of Susie Q's in Thomasville. Survivors include; his wife, Connie L. Gay of Thomasville, GA, children, David Benson Gay, Jr. and Connie Michelle Gay Nesmith (Hulen), both of Thomasville, GA, a sister, Patricia Ann Bell of Berlin, GA, grandchildren, Casey Stevens, Jessica Reynolds, Ashley Barber, Brandy NeSmith, and Hulen NeSmith, Jr., 21 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to his parent's he was preceded in death by; 2 brothers, 4 sisters, and a daughter-in-law, Debra Reynolds.