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Jonathan Lay Obituary
Knoxville - Jonathan Douglas Lay, age 35, of Knoxville passed away suddenly Wednesday afternoon, February 26, 2020 at his home. Jon was a member of Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. He was an employee of O'Reilly Auto Parts on Magnolia Avenue. Jon enjoyed working on cars, movies and video games. He is preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Alan Lay; grandmother Margaret Fay Smith.
Jon is survived by his mother with whom he made his home, Marty Lynn Pardue Lay; father, Douglas Lay of Knoxville; grandparents, Elbert and Carrie Marie Lay, John F. Perdue; uncle, Steven Lay and wife, Sonya Biven-Lay; aunt, Cindy Pardue Williams and husband Les; several cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 p.m. on Sunday at the Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel with a Celebration of Life to follow at 4 p.m. with Rev. Kent Williams officiating. A private interment will be held at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org
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Kenneth Banks
March 2, 2020
To:The Lay Family you have my deepest sympathy and you all in that are in my thoughts and prayers Kenneth O'Reilly's Auto Parts Cherry Street
Jodi King
March 1, 2020
Jon was one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure to know. He will be missed dearly.
Clara Tolson
February 29, 2020
Doug, I messaged you but not sure you will see it. There are never any words to console under these circumstances. I am truly sorry to see this news old friend. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Clara Tolson.
Cassie Redcorn Ogle
February 29, 2020
Jon was a great playmate of mine when we were children. He and I played many games of softball during elementary school, and he used to wait for me to get off the bus (when I was in first grade) before we would spend hours playing together outsideadventuring in imagination and riding bikes together. I will always have fond memories of Jon. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends who knew him best; May God be with you in every moment.
Amanda Hodges
February 29, 2020
Jon was such a big part of my childhood, and some of my earliest memories include time spent with him (and Matthew). He was like a little brother to me when I was little, and I am blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God grant you peace in the days ahead.
Jordan Burgin
February 28, 2020
Rest easy buddy
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2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Middlebrook Chapel9020 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Celebration of Life
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Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Middlebrook Chapel9020 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
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