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1924 - 2008
 Ralph W. Clay, 84 of Milton, West Virginia, passed away Friday November 28, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Mark Finley. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park. He was born October 14, 1924 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of the late Rufus and Ruby Ashworth Clay. He was a senior member of Sunrise Temple Baptist Church, which he held as a special place in his heart. He was a retired employee of Owens-Illinois Glass Co, with 38 years of service. As a veteran of World War II, he served in the US Navy on the Frederick C. Davis (Destroyer Escort) and later served in the US Army. He was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Carrie Mae Clay and one brother and sister-in-law, Rufus and Janice Clay, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol Arlene Clay; two sons, Ralph Timothy Clay of Milton, West Virginia and Norman Patrick Clay of Barboursville, West Virginia; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles Norman and Theresa Clay of Ft. Worth, Texas and Dan Edward and Charlene Clay of Huntington, West Virginia; two grandchildren, Aaren Ashleigh Clay and Nicholas Ian Clay, both of Houma, Louisiana; and two special friends and their spouses, Lyle and Roberta Mann and Dalton and Wanda Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be former Navy shipmates, Eddie Walters of Indiana and Bill Reimer of Wisconsin. Friends may call from 6:30- 9:00 pm Sunday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Valerie Mann
vmann731@suddenlink.net
Monday December 15, 2008 at
10:16 PM
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The Mann family lost a great neighbor when Ralph went on to a better place. You all are and will always be in our hearts and prayers.
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Rick Chapman
Sunday December 14, 2008 at
9:40 AM
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Pat, I just heard about the loss of your dad. I will be lifting up prayers for you, your mom and Tim. Our sympathies for your loss.
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PAULETTA WALLACE
P25545@AOL.COM
Monday December 8, 2008 at
10:32 AM
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SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISS BY ALL.I ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING YOU ALL OUT AND ABOUT AND THOUGHT A LOT OF MR. CLAY.
LOVE AND PRAYERS
PAULETTA
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Steve & Shari Parsons
Monday December 1, 2008 at
4:53 PM
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Arlene, Tim, and Pat: We were sorry to hear about Ralph. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and sustain you through this time.
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Odell Kirk
okirk23@comcast.net
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
8:47 PM
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Ralph,you were a wonderful neighbor to us all. Our prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless
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Susan (Caldwell) McComas
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
5:58 PM
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Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Brenda Fisher
andrewsdal@aol.com
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
5:34 PM
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Arlene, My love and prayers go to you and your family.Thinking of you at this time of sadness. Love you As always Brenda. Brooki friend.
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Mark Schweitzer
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
5:21 PM
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Tim, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mark Schweitzer, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Guy "Slick" Arthur, Dianna & Lemuel Wetherholt
dswgator@yahoo.com
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
10:57 AM
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Arleen, Tim & Pat
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We all have precious memories of our little league football days at Ona. You both were such special friends to Mom and Dad. God Bless.
Dianna
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Bob &Violet Street Edna & Boys
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
9:20 AM
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Dear Arlene Pat & Tim
We are so sorry about Ralph. I am so sorry that we won"t be able to come to the funeral. May God be with you and the family. Our prayers are with you. Bob & Violet Edna & Boys.
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Randy Rollyson
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
8:59 AM
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Pat,
I was really sorry to read of your father's passing in the Herald Dispatch this morning. I try to keep up with things from back home on-line. I remember your dad coming to our softball games in the Milton League, many years ago. He always had a kind word and a smile. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Randy and Annette Rollyson
Charlotte, NC
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Bob &
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
8:53 AM
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Pamala Brumfield Dorey
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
8:35 AM
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Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Greg, Marsha,and Ryan Bostic
Sunday November 30, 2008 at
7:17 AM
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Arlene and family, so sorry to hear about Ralph,he was a very nice man. you are in our prayers. we love you.
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