Jonah Paul Gay

July 27, 2009 - January 20, 2021

Jonah Paul Gay, age 11 of Rapid City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Kalkaska Memorial Hospital. Jonah was born on July 27, 2009, and was later adopted by his parents, Ronnie and Sharon Gay. Jonah was indeed a very special boy. Jonah had the most beautiful big brown eyes and a very large personality. Jonah had a smile that can only be described as mischievous. He was his momma's "Jonah Bonah". Jonah had a special love for watching his shows on his iPad and would show his dislike by setting off alarm bells if he did not get his daily dose of Elmo, his favorite. He enjoyed playing a fun game where he would stick out his tongue and tug at your shirt. He spent his days being deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his mother Sharon (Jim) Gay, five brothers Matthew (Cheryl) Gay, Bradley Gay, Cory Gay, Andrew Gay, and Joel "JJ"; four sisters Misty (David) Marshall, Melanie (Ethan) Farmer, Kaylee Gay, and ChrissiLyn Gay, and brother-in-law Dennis Farmer; Jonah is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and very special care givers and teachers. Jonah was welcomed into heaven by those who proceeded him in passing, his daddy Ronnie Gay, his siblings Zachary Evan Gay, Brady Christian Gay, Emily Elizabeth Gay, and his grandparents. Memorial service will take place at a later date, still to be determined. Cremation arrangements provided by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.