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ROBERT LAY Obituary
On Friday, September 13, 2013, age 65 of Pittsburgh. Beloved father of Brittney N. (Nathaniel) Arnett, Robert W. Lay II and Chantelle M. Lay; son of Margaret B. Lay of St. Louis, MO and the late Robert A. Lay; brother of Ronald A. Lay of Oakland, CA. Also survived by one grandchild, Gavin Clerke; a host of close friends, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Celebration will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday in the Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, 3105 Allendale Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204. Arrangements by the ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2025 Perrysville Avenue, Perry HIlltop. Reverend Lay was the former pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church, 3548 Centralia Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15204. He was the Chaplain at the John J. Kane Regional Center - Glen Hazel for 26 years and he retired from that position in 2010. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to "Team Pittsburgh Transplant", 9 Hillcrest Drive, Cecil, PA 15321.
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Carl Lavender
May 18, 2016
Romans 8:28
Susan Hahn Johnson
November 15, 2013
Just found out about your loss today. May God's peace surround you all. My memories of Bob were good times at the Boys & Girls Club....years ago....
Susan Hahn (Mikula) Johnson
Ann Hardin-Havens
September 17, 2013
I extend heartfelt sympathy to the Family of my friend, Robert Lay. Words always seem so inadequate at a time like this. I can only say that a great man of God has been called to his heavenly reward. My prayer is that God will strengthen each of you during this hour of sadness.
jaccard cotton
September 17, 2013
Bo,you provided inspiration when direction was needed. A free spirit no doubt, when you are good you live forever. Blessed that you let us borrow a part of your life
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September 16, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Larry Reed
September 16, 2013
My condolences; so sorry to learn of the passing of my tennis court friend.
Charles Street
September 15, 2013
May God give comfort to the children, grandchildren and other family members in their loss. R.I.P. Reverend Robert W. Lay you will be missed.
Redmond & Yvonne Page-Johnson
September 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ella Jones
September 15, 2013
It is with deep sorrow that I express my condolence in the passing of Reverend Lay. May God give comfort to the entire Lay family at this difficult time. Ella Jones
Abby
September 15, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tina Clark
September 15, 2013
To the family of Rev.Robert Lay, My deepest sympathy and prayer to the family.May God bless you all. Love,Tina C.Clark and family.
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