Lonnie Cecil Gay, 69, of Kingsland, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Southeast Georgia Health of Camden.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 1, 2026 at The Harbor Worship Center of Kingsland. Visitation at 3:00PM and service following at 4:00 PM.

Lonnie was born January 28, 1957, in Alma, GA, to Cecil and Betty Gay. He was a class of 1975 graduate of Camden County High School, playing center as #64, and was a proud lifelong Camden County resident.  He worked for Gillman Paper Company for 26 years during his time and was over the Bull Gang, Yard Services, Carpenter and Paint Shop, working his way up to superintendent. He was also the owner and operator of Country Oaks Campground & RV Park since 1998 in Kingsland.

Lonnie was a hardworking, mule riding, family man, who lived life to the fullest, and loved it, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, grilling and cooking outside, and watching his grandson play on Friday nights as a Camden County Wildcat QB.  Lonnie ate Wainwright sausage every day, and sold it to everyone around town.

Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Stephanie Gay of Kingsland, the mother of his children, Dottie Gay of Kingsland, three children, Chad Gay (Natalie) of Woodbine, Jill Garay (Omar) of Woodbine, Todd Gay (Karlee) of Kingsland, nine grandchildren, Brock Gay, Mason Gay, Lenna Shugart, Ella-Morgan Riendeau, Parks Riendeau, Ella Garay, Regan Gay, Hydee Gay, Deklan Gay, five siblings, Shelly Stokely of White Oak, Patricia Butts (Skeet) of St. Marys, Elaine Allen of St. Marys, Dale Gay (Gina) of White Oak, and Cecil Gay (Carrie) of St. Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Gay Sr. and Betty Ann Gay, and one brother, Ed Gay.

Allison Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.