- Date Of Birth: May 31, 1954
- Date Of Death: January 22, 2014
- State: Colorado
James Earl Gay was born on May 31, 1954, in Gilliam, Louisiana to his parents, Andy Gay and Eloise Jackson Gay. He was the eleventh child born in the family. He was raised surrounded by his brothers, Johnny, Jesse, Roy, Anthony, Jimmy and his sisters, Rosie and Linda. His siblings remember while growing up, he had a fear of horses. He enjoyed fishing in the lake behind the family home. James received his formal education in Shreveport, LA and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. By profession, James was employed by Master Craft, Inc. as a Kitchen Cabinet Builder. He was faithful, dedicated and performed his duties with a spirit of excellence. He worked well with his co- workers and carried a jovial personality.
