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James Clay Obituary
James Quinten "Jim" Clay Sr. passed away April 22, 2024, at the age of 61.
Celebration of Life Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Lake Worth Baptist Church, 4445 Hodgkins Road, Lake Worth, Texas 76135.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice in Jim's memory.
Jim was born on June 12, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas. Shortly after high school, Jim moved to Glencoe, Alabama, with his brother and started a trailer manufacturing business. In 1989, they founded Texas Towing in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jim enjoyed golf, offshore fishing, hunting, sporting clays, and was a sports car enthusiast. He cherished spending time with his family.
Jim is survived by his girlfriend, Jennifer Owens, her children, Erin and Ryker; his daughter, Kristan Akers and husband, Chris; his son, Jimmy Clay and wife, Emily; and grandchildren, Jared, Kimber, Brayden, and Kate. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry Clay Jr. and wife, Tina; niece, Elizabeth Troxell and husband, Brandon, and their children; nephew, Jerry Clay III "Jac" and wife, Mackenzie, and their children.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Ancel Clay Sr., and mother, Patricia Ann Clay.
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Glenda Nelson
April 29, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss.
Keeping you close in heart and prayer.
Glenda
Chris Ingermann, Sr
April 27, 2024
Met him on a hunting trip at Patrick and Craig´s ranch. He was an awesome guy and was very down to earth. Loved to have a good time. Please accept my condolences. This is just so terrible.
Billy McElwrath
April 27, 2024
Very good person to get along with would do anything he could for you.
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