Mr. Dwight L. Gay, age 65, of Wakefield, Virginia, departed this life on January 30, 2026, at VCU Heath Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. Dwight was born on April 8, 1960, in Wakefield, Virginia to Robert Gay and Mary E. Gay. Dwight worked at Sussex Sheriff Department. He dedicated 32 years of service to the county, where he retired as a Deputy Sheriff in 2019.

After retiring he worked for Sussex County Public Schools as a full-time substitute bus driver, and he loved driving "Bus 13." Dwight also volunteered for Stony Creek Rescue Squad. Dwight was the First Black Firefighter for Wakefield Fire Department. He was a dedicated worker and took pride in anything he did. Dwight was compassionate and a lovable person and helped any way he could with open arms.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Robert Gay and his sister, Queen E. Claiborne.

Dwight leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife, Angela Gay of Prince George, Virginia; his one and only daughter, Aaliyah Gay (Robert Coles); two beautiful granddaughters, Amorá and A'Zora who was the apple of his eye; siblings, Robert Gay, Sr. (Tamara), Avis J. Gay-Uzzle (James), Darren L. Gay, Sr. (Danielle) and Rodney Gay; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joann and Junior Person of Prince George, Virginia; brother-in-law, Milton Person, Sr. (Chanta) of Prince George, Virginia; five god-daughters, Tatyana Jones, Tysheka Davis, Tyonna Davis, Kayla O. and Nikki Towns; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted friends and co-workers.

"Goodbyes are not forever nor the end, it simply means I'll miss you until we meet again."

Services will be held 11:00 A.M., February 9, 2026, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA, Bishop Jeffrey L. Reaves, Sr., Pastor and Bishop Darren L. Gay, Sr., eulogist. The interment to follow at Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens.

At the request of the family, there will be no public viewing or livestream for Mr. Gay.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.