Richard Lay Obituary
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He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Lavena Milwee, and C.R. and Wilma Lay.
Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Dickie and Teresa Lay, Morristown; brother, Roger Lay, Greeneville, TN; sister, Bridgette (Matt) Akins, Colchester, VT; children, Brayden Lay, Knoxville, TN, Noel Norton, of Nashville, Paisley Lay, Knoxville, TN; nieces, Autumn Mabe, Corbin, KY, Cabriella (Brandon) Waddell, Washington, DC, Brianna (Jacob) Felts, Maryville, TN, Evangeline Akins, Colchester, VT; one nephew, Jack Akins, Colchester, VT; Uncles, Alfred (Shirley) Milwee, and Tim Milwee, Brooksville, FL, Lynn (Ann) Lay, Bean Station, TN; special friend, (2nd mom), Judy Long; along with many other friends and relatives.
There will be no formal service, but you may visit the family at their home.
In honor of Travis, we are inviting you to share in a celebration that would have been his 44th birthday, 09/21/1979. During the month of September choose an act of kindness, love, or service to share with someone else. Then share a post. #RTL44.
Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.
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