Former Cleveland Browns running back Benjamin Gay has died in a car accident in Colorado at the age of 44.
On Saturday, Nirfino reported that the Houston native tragically passed away on July 29.
A obituary The former NFL player’s message also went live on Saturday, writing: ‘Benjamin has passed into the care of our Lord.’
“Benjamin was a staunch Christian and a proud attendee of Platte Valley Baptist Church,” Rowanoak Mortuary & Crematory wrote of Gay. “He loved spending time with his family, working on cars and making sure his family members’ yards were well kept. Benjamin liked to keep busy and was always happy when he had something to do.
‘Benjamin is survived by his wife, Margarita Gay, his son, Damian Ortega, his daughters, Julie Ortega and Brianna Morales, his brother, Rodley Johnson, his sisters, Kathy Gay, Benika Gay, Stacey Butler, Lola Smith and many nieces and nephews.’
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Former Cleveland Browns running back Benjamin Gay has died in a car accident at the age of 44