Lewis Henry Clay, Sr.
January 28, 1926 ~ March 7, 2002
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Asheville, NC
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Lewis Henry Clay, Sr., 76, of 100 Riceville Road, Asheville, died Thursday, March 7, 2002.
Mr. Clay was born in Rutherfordton and was a son of the late Paul Henry and Lela Penland Clay. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Cordie Cox Clay; a brother, Harry P. Clay and a sister, Mabel Wilson.
He served in the US Navy during WW II and was a 1951 graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Elks Lodge and he was a Mason and a Shriner. He was a member and chairman from 1986 to 1989 of the Buncombe County Republican Party. He was a retired Realtor and member of Groce United Methodist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Susan C. Clay of Charlotte; one son, Lewis H. Clay, Jr. and his wife Patricia of Asheville; and one brother, Paul Clay of Asheville.
A memorial service will be 4:00 pm Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Carl S. Johnson and Ed McKinney officiating.
His family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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My deepest sympathy to the family of my brother Elk.
God Bless
Roger L. Barger
My deepest sympathy to the family of friend and brother Elk.
God Bless
Betty Young/Roger L. Barger
WE’RE SORRY TO HEAR OF LEWIS’S PASSING. WE DID’NT KNOW UNTIL LATE SAT. NIGHT. MAY GOD CARRY YOU THROUGH THESE HEARTBREAKING TIMES.
LOVE AND PRAYERS,
STEVE,SHARON AND FAMILY
Patti and Lewis, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. We were out of town on Saturday but were thinking of you. Connie, Jack & Alex
Sorry for your loss.
As I was looking up another person I discovered that Lewis had died. I am so very sorry that I did not know and did not attend his service. My aunt passed away and was buried Saturday, but perhaps if I had known I could have at least come by. I loved to talk to Lewis, even with his gruff exterior and his blunt way with words, he was always interesting to talk with. He would stop by my office on occassion and of course Republican Politics was the topic. I also always told him that he was the best dressed man in Asheville. Please accept my condolences. Lewis was a memorable person.
Robbie Isley
While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Clay, his daughter Susan is one of my dearest friends. I wish Susan, her brother and his wife my deapest sympathies over their loss.
Lewis,Patti,and Susan,
My deepest sympathy is with you in the loss of your father. May your fond memories of him be with you always.
Gloria
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Clay’s passing. I am a former renter of his, and although he was not a close friend, I found him to be very honest and professional in my dealings with him. I got to know him some during a very difficult period in my life, and I appreciate the help he gave me during that time. My sincere condolences to the family. Jim Miller