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Terry Gay

November 9, 1952 – January 30, 2026
Obituary of Terry Gay
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Terry Gay (November 9, 1952 - January 30, 2026) died at the age of 73 while a resident of Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham, TX.

Terry was born in Washington D.C. to Katherine (née Kouri) and Allan Gay. Terry spent the majority of his life in El Paso, TX and graduated from Coronado High School in 1970. He served four years in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to El Paso. He earned both his Bachelor’s Degree and his MBA from UTEP and was a lifelong Miners fan. He loved music, especially Classic Rock, playing guitar, golfing, watching football, reading, and writing his own novels.

Terry is survived by his children Damon (Mandy), Alana (Josh), and Kayla (Diego); eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; and siblings, Frank (Cheryl), Paul (Sue), Mark (Alice) and Amy. Terry is preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother Martin, and grandson Nathan.

He will be laid to rest at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, TX.

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