Mark S. Lay

Mark S. Lay obituary

Mark S. Lay

Mark Lay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Don Catchen & Son Funeral Home - Elsmere on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Mark S. Lay, 69, passed away Sunday, August, 17th 2025 surrounded by loving family. Born in Covington, KY on April 24th, 1956 he was raised in a family of seven boys.

Along his life's journey he liked to make people laugh and smile. He enjoyed flying, fishing, hunting, golfing, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Lay (Pete), his mother, Mary Lay, his son, Mark Lay, and two brothers; Paul Lay and Robert Lay.

Mark is survived by his devoted wife, Kimberly Lay, loving son, Ben Lay, loving daughter, Grace Lay, and four brothers; Thomas Lay (Alicia), Donald Lay, Charles Lay, and Fred Lay (Sharon), and six grandchildren; Carson Lay, Jonthan Lay, Alyssa Lay, Kitana Lay, Mark Lay, and Hayden Lay.

The family will hold his celebration of life on September 7th between 4pm and 8pm at the Michael Braden Shelter in Devou Park. FLY HIGH DREAMER!

Don Catchen Family Funeral Home in Elsmere, KY is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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