Christopher A. CLAY

It's been a year, and many of us are still in denial. We all enjoyed having you around so much. Even when you were nailing one of us with a joke or someone was falling for one of your stories.

A good number of us made it out to the Salt this year. And a common comment was "I wish Chris was here." Larry shared laminated photos of you leaning on the hood of the Schellville Special with your trademark smile.

And Wednesday Rocky backed up his record. There were comments like...

I always enjoyed meeting and visiting with Chris at so many Motorola functions for so many years! Of course the best were the Galvin Masters meetings; especially the years we were able to bring our spouses! Chris and I had many conversations about our sons serving in the Military. Since our retirement we chatted or texted every few months. It always seemed like no time between visits! Terri, you and your family have been in my prayers....

Chris was one of those friends you hoped to never loose touch with. I worked with him for many years, and he's always had my respect as an honest guy that was ready to help. Chris and Terri have raised a great family. I'm truly heartbroken for your loss. God Bless you all.

I remember back when we were kids, I always wanted to go everywhere my older brother went. He never wanted me to follow him, he said that he didn't need a "shadow" and then he would always say he thought he heard mom calling I better go back home.

I am really sorry for your loss!! Chris was a great and funny guy!!! He is going to be missed by everyone he knew!! He was a good husband ,father, grandfather,son brother and many friends!! You are all in my thoughts!

I am so sorry for your loss!! He was a great and funny guy! He will truly be missed by everyone that knew him!!!Hope you all know that many thoughts are with you!!!

I have never been around when Chris wasn't smiling and jovial. From my young years as his/your neighbor to the more recent years he was in control of the remote control during Survivor parties. Stopping at just the wrong times, or his skill of fast forwarding past the commercials to the perfect time to hit play....
I loved when my wife would run into Chris at Starbucks and later that night she would tell me of their run in and she would always note that it was sweet how he'd always...

We will so miss that special guy and very good friend! Love and hugs to you all from Rich and Sue, our kids and families.