John Eugene Cay Jr.

John Eugene Cay Jr.
Born(1914-10-10)October 10, 1914
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedOctober 3, 1989(1989-10-03) (aged 74)
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, U.S.
OccupationAuthor

John Eugene Cay Jr. (October 10, 1914 – October 3, 1989) was an American author. His most notable work was the 1958 publication Ward Allen: Savannah River Market Hunter, which was the basis for the 2013 movie Savannah. He was also an insurance executive and civic leader.