HARRIS CLAY

CLAY--Harris, 88, died peacefully on Saturday August 8, 2015. He is survived by his son, Jonathan C. Clay, grandsons James C. Clay and Harrison A. Clay, his brother Landon T. Clay, and four nephews. Born in New York City, Clay was a lifelong resident of Augusta, GA, where his family was associated with the textile industry. After attending Middlesex School in Concord, MA, he graduated with honors from Harvard College, Class of 1950. He also attended Harvard Law School and Harvard Medical School. He served our country in the Navy during World War II. He was a successful businessman with Minot Hooper & Co., New York, then CEO of J.P. King Manufacturing Co. in Augusta, GA. After the sale of the mill, he studied geology, and was President of Arctic Coast Petroleum, LLC and Mink Mining in Calgary, Canada. He had an unwavering passion for world travel and exploring the finest restaurants in France and Italy. He was a wine connoisseur and enjoyed the best wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy. He was an upstanding and moral individual. He contributed to education and medical research among his philanthropic endeavors. A memorial service will be held at his home in Augusta, GA.