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Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11am until the hour of service at 12pm.
Mr. Lay was born October 19, 1973 in Nashville to the late Benny Carl Lay and Mrs. Shelia Smith Lay. He grew up in Robertson County and graduated from White House High School in 1991. From there he went on to Aquinas College on a partial basketball scholarship. Eventually, he became the Warehouse Manager/Machine Operator at Tapes and Technical Solutions. Mr. Lay loved sports and video games and was a huge fan of U.T. and the Washington Commanders. He played middle school basketball and high school basketball, breaking the record at graduation for the most rebounds as of the 1990-1991 season.
Mr. Lay was an organ donor. More than 50 people will benefit from this unselfish decision.
In addition to his father Mr. Lay is preceded in death by his grandparents, Theo and Wynell Smith and Onvest Hooper and Opal Lay.
In addition to his mother Mr. Lay is survived by his fiancé, Cyndi Rigsby and her family; sister, Vanessa (Jim) McKee; and daughter, Kayla (Grace) Rose. Mr. Lay's family would also like to add a special mention for his extended family and the owner/boss of Tapes and Technical Solutions, Scott and Pam Hackney and their daughters, Jordan and Olivia; Amber, Brian, and Peyton Clinton; and the dogs he dearly loved, Farah and Phoebe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME-
509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000
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Amber Clinton
January 22, 2025
My sweet Onvest. Loved to call him that. Was such a unique name and he would just roll his eyes. I worked with Matt for 18 years. He was like a brother to me. I seen him at his worst and was so blessed to see him at his best. Matt was such an amazing man. One of the hardest working people I have ever met. He had such OCD he was a cleaning machine, and don't you dare mess it up. He said he learned that from his Momma. Matt was kind and empathetic. He loved sports and would talk to me about the next ice age all the time, it drove me crazy lol. He loved to pick on me for some reason I am sure for my "oh shut up Matt" lol Matt and I had a wonderful friendship. Would do anything for him and he would do the same. He loved his girls. His daughter was his favorite topic. He was so proud of her. His eyes beamed recalling her wedding day and dancing with her. Cyndi the love of his life was his other favorite topic. He was so nervous to propose and so excited to finally be getting married. His Mother and his sister he spoke with so much love all the time. He spoke of his nephews, and Cyndi's children were his children and also grandchildren. He loved babies! Here is this giant man that was the biggest tender loving person, he was raised right! Boy did he love his Dad. I hope he was the first person he seen entering Heaven. Lets not forget those precious dogs. So funny to see him become a dog dad. He loved them to pieces. Our work family will never recover from this loss. We lost not only a friend but family. He was so beloved by everyone at TTS. I am so heartbroken for all that loved him. It was such a blessing to love and know him. I am so very sorry that you all are dealing with this loss, and I will be praying for all of your broken hearts. I am here if you all need anything at all.
With much love
Amber Clinton
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