Ricky D. Clay of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest family and friends on Jan. 10, 2023. He was 62 years old.
Ricky was born on March 10, 1960, in Opelika, Alabama. He attended Auburn University and served as a land surveyor for Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood in Montgomery, Alabama. He enjoyed reading, birdwatching and Auburn athletics. Ricky married Jamie Alloway Clay in 1983, spending the last 40 years happily married.
Ricky is preceded in death by his mother, Gaynell Carter Clay. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Terry Don Clay; his sons, Brad (Maria) Clay and Wes (Christina) Clay; his brother, Craig (Kim) Clay; his sister, Donna Glenn; his grandchildren, Adaline, Eli and Jackson; special friends, Guy and Sharon Starr; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The visitation was held at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. The funeral service began at 2 p.m., with the interment immediately following.