Photo courtesy of Little's Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Smithfield
Smithfield, Virginia
Jul 8, 1938 – Jan 15, 2019 (Age 80)
Smithfield:
Retired Owner, Clay Insurance Agency Dies
Robert Edward Clay, Jr., a native and lifelong resident of Smithfield, Va. died January 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lucy Langhorne Gwaltney Clay, who was his kindergarten sweetheart. He was...
Read MoreLucy and family, I'm sorry I was not with you when you said goodby to your best friend and father. Bob was a great guy and welcomed me and treated me like he had known me for years. I'll always be here for you Lucy, if you ever need me. I love your humor and your zest for life. Love always...Terry
Terry Vaughan
January 24, 2019 | The Villages, FL
To the entire Clay family,
I offer my sincere condolences to each of you. Mr. Clay was always so kind to me at Farmers Bank. He always made a point to stop in my office and tell me about his winter travel adventures....truly a highlight in my day. It was obvious to me how much he loved his family. May God's grace bring you comfort..
Jennifer "Jen" Harris Hogan
January 23, 2019
Lucy: Very sorry for your loss. Will forever have the fondest memories of Bob and our golf loving days. His sense of humor brought much joy and laughter to his family and friends. May you fond memories sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. May God Bless you.
Jack Miles
January 23, 2019 | Norfolk, VA | Friend
Lucy--
So sorry for your loss. We will miss this Keydet about town!
Julia & Tim Hillegass
January 22, 2019 | Smithfield, VA | Friend
So sorry for your loss during this difficult time Bob and your family have a special place in my heart and I will be preying for well being.
Ken Brown
January 21, 2019 | Smithfield, VA | Friend
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Marilyn Conklin
January 21, 2019 | Smithfield, VA | Friend
To the entire Clay family, I send my prayers and thoughts of you all during this great loss. It was a honor and great pleasure to have grown up knowing and spending time with Mr Clay, Lucy , Bob,Katherine and Howard. I have many childhood memories to include our RV trips to VMI games. Heaven has surely gained a loving Angel of a man. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family, love you all.
Robert Huff
January 20, 2019 | Fredericksburg, VA | Friend
Mrs. Clay, Our prayers are with you and your entire family. Times like this remind me of John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.". We pray that the Lord will bring you comfort and peace, and keep Bob's memory close to your heart.
Paul Pruitt, Jr.
January 20, 2019 | Spartanburg, SC | Friend
RIP Bobby--condolences to Lucy and the family.
I remember as a kid riding one of your ponies that were in a lot next to my house. First time I had ridden one. Fun times back then.
Tom (Laurie) Felts
Tom Felts
January 20, 2019 | Murrysville, PA
