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Virgil Clay Obituary
XENIA — Virgil D. Clay Sr. age 81, of Xenia, OH; went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1934 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, the son of Julius and Eva (Dickerson) Clay. Virgil retired from Morris Bean Foundry after over 40 years of faithful service. Virgil loved to bowl, fish, golf and most of all, spend time with his family. He served his country in the US Army. Virgil is survived by his wife, Mary E. (White) Clay of 27 years, who stayed true to her promise of "till death do us part." He is also survived by his children: Theresa, Kim Anita, Virgil Jr., Kim White, Angela (Douglas) Owens, Ida Hawkins, Jana D., Carl R. Smith, Jennifer L., Andrea L. Smith, Natalie Y., Vincent E. Smith, all of Springfield and Xenia, Ohio; 39 grandchildren and 86 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and many close friends, or as he called them "Partners". He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Hazel J. Baker, brother-in-law: Robert Baker, Aunt Julia Lynch; niece: Sandra Moss; Daughters: Carmen Smith and Paula Clay. Funeral service will be held 1 PM Monday, April 18th at First United Christian Church, 626 N. Columbus Ave., Xenia with Pastor Dr. Edgar A. Wallace and Pastor Doug Owens officiating. Interment to follow in the National Cemetery, Dayton. Visitation will be held 12 Noon Monday until the time of service at the church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.
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ron curtis
April 21, 2016
i worked at morris bean. virgil was a good man. smapathy to the clay family. he joins many morris bean workers. r.i.p.virgil
Lula
April 18, 2016
To the family: You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family and friends during this time of sorrow Psalms 119: 76
April 18, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Victor and Janet Casey
April 16, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the Clay family.We truly loved Uncle Virgil and we will miss him dearly.
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