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BORN
1937
DIED
2020
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5434 Old Birmingham Highway
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Leon Clay Obituary
Leon was born on November 26, 1937, to Clem and Beulah Clay, who preceded him in death along with three sisters and one brother.
Survivors include his much loved wife, Bertha M. Clay; his sister, Doris Williams (Wayne); brother, Lonnie Clay (Katie); brother-in-law, Brown Herron; and sister-in-law, Betty Clay; his children, Cindy Sherwood (Glen), Steven Clay (Melanie), Jody Warner (Lee) and Tommy Sue Metrock (Mike); grandchildren, Bryan Clay, Mikaela White, Jared Warner, Avery Warner and Sophie Metrock; stepchildren and step-grandchildren, whom he thought of as his own; and his First Assembly of God church family.
Pallbearers are Matt Hallman, Scott Hallman, Robby Hallmark, Lee Killian, Mike Metrock and Allen Rose.
His lord said unto him, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Matt 25:21
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Bob Freeman
June 19, 2020
I wanted to share with the family how much Mr. Clay meant to me. He was a wonderful, hardworking, special person. I worked with him on several projects over the years and he was a great craftsman. We will all miss him but I'm sure we will join him in heaven and the fellowship will continue.
Cliff& Judy Cedar
June 18, 2020
May God bring peace to all family member's and friends at this time. God bless.
Charles & Annie lou Herron
June 17, 2020
So very sorry about Leon keeping you and your family in our prayers
Arnie & Kathy Romain
June 17, 2020
Leon was a wonderful person and friend . He and Arnie had a lot of good conversation on the job site. To his family sending prayers .
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