Robert Lee ??Sugar Pig? Gay, 74, of Lumberton, NC died on Friday, January 13, 2012 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Suffolk VA on May 27, 1937 to the late Lilton Gay and Bernice Carr Gay. He previously worked as an automobile mechanic.

Mr. Gay is survived by three sons, Harold Wayne Gay of Pleasant Garden, Kenneth Earl Gay of Lumberton and Bobby Lee Gay of Greensboro; one daughter, Pamela Sue Martin of Madison; a brother, Buddy Gay fo Suffolk, VA; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-6:00 PM prior to the service.