George Dewey Shay Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Dewey Shay Jr. of Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 89, on December 4, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Dewey Shay Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George D. Sr. Shay and Fannye Tutt Shay; and his sisters, Mary Jo Shay, Jean Abshire, Nancy Moore, Martha Ann Pendleton and Sue Roberts.
He is survived by: his wife Gaynelle Guilliams Shay; his children, Lisa Fouch (Dwayne), Mark Shay (Sandra) and Darin Shay (Tara); his grandchildren, Allan Shay, Tim, Matt Shay, Ethan, Keely, Darby Fouch and Michael Shay; and his sister Carolyn Hale.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory - Peters Creek (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Simpson Funeral Home (5160 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019). A burial will be held on Monday, December 8th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens (5737 Airport Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019).
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to Northview United Methodist Church 521 Ridgecrest Drive Roanoke, Va. 24019.
