Mr. James Henry Gay, age 79 of Red Springs, North Carolina, was born on May 3, 1946 in Robeson County to the late John Henry Gay and the late Suenell Haywood Gay. On October 13, 2025, Mr. James Henry entered his eternal rest at Richmond County Hospice in Rockingham, NC leaving behind the many lives he touched. In addition to his parents, his siblings that preceded him in death were: brothers: Clarence Gay, Terry Gay, James Gordon, Roosevelt Gay and Charles Gay; sisters: Betty Gay-Mitchell and Tama Gay Cheeks. The love of his life Eileen Lowery of 23 years also preceded him in death.

Mr. James Henry was educated through the Robeson County School System. He loved to farm, landscape, ride his many motorcycles, but most of all, he enjoyed the company of his many friends.

He became a faithful member of Panthersford Presbyterian Church until his health declined.

He will be missed by all who came in contact with him.

He leaves to cherish his memory:  his brothers: Willie Gay (Minnie), of Durham/Red Springs, Kenneth Gay (Tracey) of Durham, Rodney Gay (Faye), of Red Springs, William Tony Gay; sisters: Rebecca "Say-Sister" Gay, of Laurinburg; and Frances Gay-Brown of Fayetteville. Two very special friends: Mae Ward, who became a daughter to him and James "Gene" McLaughlin, who supported him all the way to the very end.