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Alvin's professional career spanned 45 years of teaching and over 20 years as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He graduated from Bluefield State College and University of the District of Columbia and served faithfully in the support of Bluefield State Alumni Association as a life member and officer of the alumni association. Rev. Alvin and wife, Glenda, founded the Will of God Family Ministries in Marshall, Texas.
Alvin leaves to cherish his memory and legacy, his wife, Glenda, children, Karen, Alvin, Louis, and Karin. Kimberly, his second daughter. preceded him in death. Also, cherishing his memory and legacy are grandchildren, Nicholas, Robert, Paul, and Skylar. Additionally, Alvin leaves his brother, Charles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His service will be held Monday, January 27, 2025, at Inter-Faith Chapel, 3680 S Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, MD. Viewing at 11 AM and funeral service at 12 noon. Funeral services entrusted to Snowden Funeral Home, 246 North Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850.
In lieu of flowers, donations for Rev. Alvin Clay can be made to Inter-Faith Chapel. Please visit Giving The Inter-Faith Chapel and include Alvin Clay in the information section.
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Velma D. Banks
January 27, 2025
Rev. Alvin and Glenda Clay represented love and devotion to the ministry of Christ. I spent many Sundays at the Will of God Church founded by the Clays. There were many opportunities to participate and make my contribution to the ministry of the church. I am sending my condolences and words of comfort. I do miss their presence in Marshall.
Vanya McElrath
January 26, 2025
My condolences to the family. Alvin was my cousin haven't seen him in quite some times. I remember when he would some to North Carolina to visit his mother ,Aunt Mary. Rest in heaven Vanya McElrath
Theressa Hudson
January 25, 2025
His wife, Glenda, introduced him at a Juneteenth Outing at the Goss's home in Marshall, TX shortly after making Marshall their home. Glenda, a former student of mine, and Alvin visited the Church I attend and soon became like a part of my family. The Women Worshiping God Through Music Choir, which Glenda was the organizer, made Alvin an integral part of all the members who dearly loved him. Alvin always had a heartwarming smile on his face and treated everyone with respect and love. Together, they founded The Will of God Family Ministries where many wonderful occasions were shared and witnessed by the Marshall Community of God's people. My husband, Phillip, and I will always cherish the times were were blessed to be in his presence. May he rest in peace as we offer our sincere condolences to his wife and family.
Phillip and Theressa Hudson
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