Anthony Darron Gay

Anthony "Darron" Gay, age 58, of Grand Island, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. 

Darron was a graduate of Cottondale High School and went on to earn his AA degree at Chipola College, before receiving his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice at FAMU. Darron began his career working for the State of Florida for 12 years. In 1999, he joined the Federal Bureau of Prisons in Coleman, Florida as a correctional officer. He was quickly promoted to Drug Treatment Specialist and remained in that position until his retirement in February 2025. Darron was a lover of all sports but especially enjoyed Auburn football and loved being outside enjoying nature with friends and family. 

He was preceded in death by his dad, Eddie Gay; step dad, Doug Brannon; and brother, Steve Brannon. 

Darron is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rose; two daughters, Allyson Gay of Grand Island, Florida and Ashley Travis and her husband, John, of Tallahassee, Florida; three beautiful granddaughters, Elizabeth Cornelius and her husband, Hunter of Fort Meade, Maryland, Ivy Travis of Tallahassee, Florida, and Evelyn Travis of Tallahassee, Florida; his mother, Helen Brannon of Cottondale, Florida; two brothers, Kevin Dale Gay and wife, Wendy of Alford, Florida, and Chris Brannon and wife, Nichole of Marianna, Florida. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Brock officiating. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for visitation one hour prior to the service at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. 

Those serving as pallbearers will be: Dale Gay, Chris Brannon, Scotty Roland, John Griffin, John Travis and Steve Hamilton.

In honor of Darron and his favorite sports team, we encourage you to wear Auburn team colors.

Funeral services are entrusted to the Lambe Family at Marianna Chapel Funeral Home. 

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