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LESLIE E. "LE" CLAY

LESLIE E. "LE" CLAY obituary

LESLIE CLAY Obituary

Leslie "Le" E. Clay, 58, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away September, 22, 2011. No services will be held. Le was born Nov. 11, 1952, in Kansas City to Alma and Leslie R. Clay, Jr. He was a 1972 graduate of Park Hill High School. After graduation Le joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War and served on the USS Ranger. He went on to work at Ryerson & Sons until he retired in 1998. He was an avid member of the Parkville VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Stephen and Mark Clay. Survivors include his four children, son, Adam Clay, daughters, Amy (Jimmie) Smith, Shelby Clay of Dixon, Mo., and Tyra (Eric) Lane of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; brothers, Don Lyons of Pine Island, Fla., Timothy Clay of Platte City, Scott Clay of Kansas City, Charles Clay, HCM, Vietnam, and Jeffery Clay of Platte City; four grandchildren, Julian, Sierra, Kylee and Addisyn Smith of Kansas City. Le enjoyed model trains, working in his garden, riding his ATV, watching his grandkids play soccer and Missouri Tigers football. He was a great papa, father and brother and will be missed by many family and friends. Arr.: White Chapel Funeral Home, (816) 452-8419. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 29, 2011.

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October 5, 2011

Le, you were a great friend. I will miss the phone calls. as awful as Vietnam conflict was. I found a great kind friend through it. You will be missed.
Thomas Templeton
Billings, Montana

Adam Clay

September 30, 2011

Pops,
Thank you for everything you did for me in 29 yrs. You were my best friend and still are. I Love You so much and I will do everything to make you proud of me. Love Ya Dad

Theresa Clay

September 30, 2011

Le, you were a great friend to the end. We had so many wonderful times together and our beautiful daughter, that is a reflection of you in so many ways. Thank you for everything, the fun, the memories, my Clay extended family who I love dearly and for having my back. My heart is broken, not just for my loss, but for your children, grandchildren, brothers...everyone who knew and loved you. The world is an emptier place without your wonderful smile, Black Velvet.

Tom Kaminski

September 30, 2011

Lee,
You were a great friend and someone I always enjoyed talking to. You were a kind person and you will be missed by everyone that knew you. Lee loved Adam, Amy, and Shelby, and talked about them with me many times.

My favorite story Lee told me was about the time he ran into Ray Elton in Subic Bay when you were both in the navy. I hope that is the level of fun you are having now that you are in heaven.

Rest in Peace, Brother.

Wendy Tessener

September 29, 2011

R.I.P. Uncle Le, you will be missed...

Sherrie Sigmon

September 29, 2011

You certainly raised a great Daughter, who I know will meet you again someday. My prayers go out to the entire Clay family

Amy Smith (Clay)

September 29, 2011

I love you soo much daddy!!! I will miss you forever!!!!! I hurt so bad! I LOVE YOU DADDY!!

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