Wolfe, E. Gay

Passed: 1978-06-09

Age: 85

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1978-06-16

Information: SERVICES SUNDAY FOR GAY WOLFE, 85 - E. Gay Wolfe, 85, of Liverpool, died at his home Friday.  He was born Sept. 13, 1892, in Jackson County, son of the late Franklin and Martha Parsons Wolfe.  He was a retired farmer, deacon and teacher at the Mill Creek Baptist Church, veteran of World War I and a 50-year member of American Legion Post 107.  He is survived by his wife, Crystal Wolfe; a son, Edwin G. Jr. of Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond L. Parsons of Liverpool, Mrs. John (Jack) Thomas and Mrs. Richard H. Wilson of Ripley; a sister, Mrs. Iva Shouldis of Reedy; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held Sunday at the Mill Creek Baptist Church, Frozen Camp, with burial in the Pine Hill Cemetery.  Parsons Funeral Home in Ripley was in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mill Creek Baptist Church building fund.   From the Jackson Herald Sept. 22, 1972-Mr. E. Gay Wolfe was honored Sunday, September 10, with a surprise birthday party and reception at his Spencer Road home.  He was 80 years old Wednesday, September 13.  A retired farmer, Mr. Wolfe has also been widely known for his association with the grocery business in Jackson County.  His recipe for Grandpa Wolfe's Sausage has been famous in this area and is still sold at the Thomas and Wolfe Meat Market. Since his retirement, he has maintained an active interest in the market, just ""puttering"" around and offering moral support when needed.  Mr. Wolfe and his wife, the former Crystal Cook, are both native Jackson countians.