William Bantly "Packle" Gay, Sr.

Sharpsburg, MD – William Bantly “Packle” Gay, Sr. 83, of Sharpsburg, MD passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD.

William was born on August 23, 1939, in Dargan, MD to the late William Leroy “Scat” and Flossie Evelyn (Myers) Gay.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marlene Janet Gay whom he married on February 14, 1978.

William was employed by the National Park Service for the C&O Canal as a maintenance worker for 36 years until his retirement.

He was of the Christian faith.

William was a member of the Conococheague IORM Tribe #84 of Williamsport, MD and a life member of Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company of Dargan, MD.

He loved horse racing and fishing. In his later years, he enjoyed going out to the mall to socialize with his friends.

William is survived by his sons William Gay, Jr. and his wife Ashley and Andrew Gay; brother Sonny Gay; brother Eugene Gay; sister Frances Hutchinson; brother Lloyd Gay; brother Jerry Gay; adopted brother Shannon Gay and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by his sister Raetta Gay and best friend Donald “Goose” Ingram.

The family will receive friend at The Osborne Funeral, P.A. 425 S. Conococheague St. Williamsport, MD on Friday, May 5, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The funeral home will be open after 1:00 pm on Friday for the convenience of family and friends.

A graveside service will be held at Samples Manor Cemetery 2128 Harpers Ferry Rd. Sharpsburg, MD on Saturday May 13, 2023, at 12(Noon) with Rev. Joseph Goetz officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Packle’s name to The Potomac Valley Volunteer Fire Company. Attention: Treasurer Potomac Valley Fire Company 2202 Dargan School Rd. Sharpsburg, MD 21782.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.osbornefuneralhome.net

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