Photo courtesy of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home
Jacksonville, Florida
HILTON ELLSWORTH LAY, 89, DIED PEACEFULLY May 15, 2011 at the Community Hospice Care Center in Jacksonville, FL after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Gainesville, FL Hilton has been a life-long resident of Jacksonville. He was honorably discharged at the end of World War II where he...
Read MoreGod bless you and send our sincere condolences to your family. We will miss you cousin, but you will not be forgotten.
Sarah & Royal Minerva
May 22, 2011 | Middleburg, FL
Dear Mrs Lay, Mark, Phil and all of the Family, "Mr Lay" Your Husband, Dad and Forefather was a man who I admired because no matter what, he was always smiling and never had a bad word for anyone. I respect his demeanor and ability to see the good in life and he set a fine example for all of his family to follow. His temperment was the "even keel" that kept the Layship upright on their journey through life. May God bless you all and may "Mr Lay" be SMILING on us all.
Harry and Kimberly
May 20, 2011 | Mia/Jax
I have lived in his neighborhood for 20 years and I know that the biggest thing that I will miss and will always remember about Mr. Lay is his smile and wave every time I came into the neighborhood or left the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark and the rest of the family. Leslie Lewis
May 19, 2011
Paw Paw the girls and i will miss you so much...love ya always
christina lay
May 19, 2011 | Jacksonville, FL
having just buried my father last friday i understand how you are feeling... there is a thing about daddies and daughters. rest in peace mr. lay
May 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss. May the happy memories you have of him comfort you. Love to you and your family Connie.
Jennifer Westbrook
May 18, 2011 | Palm Bay, FL
My husband and I had the extreme pleasure of working at the Post Office with Hilton. He was always so very kind and polite to all he came in contact with. You must have a wealth of wonderful memories that will help to carry you through the days ahead. With all our sympathy,
John and Donna Nasir
Donna Nasir
May 18, 2011 | Jacksonville, FL
THE LAY FAMILY..GOT TO KNOW HILTON AND THE LAY FAMILY IN THE EARLY 70'S. A UNIQUE BUNCH FOR SURE. HILTON WOULD ALWAYS WELCOME ME TO HIS HOUSE, NO MATTER THE HOUR OF DAY OR NIGHT, AS DID MRS. LAY. HILTON ALWAYS HAD A STORY ABOUT HIS DAYS AT STA.21, AND TO THIS DAY I BELIEVE A PLECTRON(F.D. SCANNER) IS STILL ON SOMEWHERE IN HEAVEN. HE WAS PROUD TO HAVE HELPED HIS COMMUNITY. THEY DON'T MAKE MEN LIKE HILTON ANYMORE..IF HE COULD DO SOMETHING KIND, HE ALWAYS DID..HE LOVED HIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND...
NATHAN RUDIN
May 18, 2011 | JAX., FL
Daddy, I will always love you and will always be proud to be your daughter.
Connie Hicks
May 18, 2011 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
