Clarence William Clay, 77, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He was born on August 29, 1934 in Dameron WV. He was the son of the late Andrew Marvin Clay and Frances Marie Workman Clay. Clarence was preceded in death by his infant son, Richard Lee Clay; son, Timothy Wayne Clay; brothers, James Connie Clay and J. Edgar Clay; sister, Lillian Toney; and brother-in-law, Jackie Randall Riffe.
Clarence spent many years in retail management, retiring from Rite Aid, formerly known as Kerr Drug and Eckerd. He was a member of Proctors Chapel Baptist Church. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend and will be truly missed by all who loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 20 years, Elizabeth Parham Clay; two sons, Terry Layne Clay of Youngsville and David Bryan Clay, Sr. and wife Roberta of Concord VA; five step-children, Susan D. Laney and husband Russell of Grand Prairie TX, Debra D. Merritt and husband Billy of Rocky Mount, Gregory Layne Dildy and wife Frances of Rocky Mount, Patricia D. Weaver and husband Randy of Sharpsburg and Stuart Craig Dildy and wife Carol of Rocky Mount; three grandchildren, Tiffany Lynne Clay of Raleigh, Holly Lynn Clay, and David Bryan Clay, Jr. of Concord VA; 9 step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren; brother, Calfee Clay and wife Donnie of Beckley WV; sister, Wanzie Clay Riffe of Lower Sandlick WV; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5:00pm to 6:30pm Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home. A graveside service to remember Clarence will be held at 11:00am Monday, April 23, 2012 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Walt Cooper officiating.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 3124 Zebulon Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 4/22, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Monday 4/23, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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So very sorry for your loss. I am sure that Mr. Clay is in a far better place and is starting a new journey of peace.
I know the pain that death can bring to the heart. It is the deepest of grief, to loss a loved ones. I find that it help to put my faith in the words of the Bible. Jesus gave way to tears over the death of his friend Lazarous.(John1135) Jesus said I am the ressurrection & the life.(John1125) What a promise we have been givin, throu the ramson sacrifice of Jehovah;s beloved son Jesus Christ.(John316) What a great gift. to have the hope of seening our loved ones again.