Jack Lynn Clay

January 2, 1937 - July 30, 2021

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

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Sunday 8/8, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

419-645-4501 |

Monday 8/9, 10:00 am

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Jack Lynn Clay, of Arizona and formerly of rural Cridersville, passed away at Baywood Banner Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.

Jack was born on January 2, 1937 in Lima to Gerard and Mary (Stumbaugh) Clay who preceded him in death.

On March 24, 1962 he married Marcia (Mart) Clay who still survives.

Jack graduated from Shawnee High School in 1955 and then went to work at Ohio Steel which then turned into Teledyne Ohio Steel. He then went to work for Ford Motor Company was laid off then went to work for Shawnee Fire Department. He left there and went back to Teledyne Ohio Steel where he retired. After retiring from Teledyne, he then started his own business called Clays Custom Staining and Refinishing, he retired from that, he then went to work for Apollo Career Center where he helped build Apollo homes.

Jack loved sports, coached midget football, and ran the stadium for the midget football team. He coached 8th grade football for Shawnee Middle School. He also ran the chains for middle school football, ran check in for referees, and ran the ticket gate for Varsity Football. He helped with cheering section at Shawnee Basketball Varsity games.

Jack was a member of Cridersville United Methodist Church for 30 years and is a member of Sun Valley Community Church.

Survivors include 3 children: Brad Alan (Christine) Clay of Lexington, Kentucky; Kelly Ann Clay of Columbus, Ohio; Kyle Justin (Jenni) Clay of Scottsdale, Arizona; 6 grandchildren – Madison Clay of Denver, Colorado, Caleb Clay of Colorado Springs; Mac Kenzie Clay of Biloxi, Mississippi; Vivian Clay of Scottsdale, Arizona; Violet Clay of Scottsdale, Arizona; Henry Clay of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Rev. Thomas Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Shawnee Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, between 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cridersville UMC Food Pantry, 105 Shawnee Road Cridersville, Ohio 45806.

Jack Lynn Clay, of Arizona and formerly of rural Cridersville, passed away at Baywood Banner Hospital on Friday, July 30, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Jack was born on January 2, 1937 in Lima to Gerard and Mary (Stumbaugh) Clay who preceded him in death. On March 24, 1962 he married Marcia (Mart) Clay who stillContinue Reading

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Marcia, Upon returning to Lima we heard of your husbands passing recently. Please know that you and your family have our deepest sympathies.Wishing you all strength and comfort, Down the road neighbors, Carolyn and Jim Reber

In loving memory of Jack. You will be missed

I am truly sorry for your loss. Saying prayers for all the family.

Marcia and Family,So very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Sending love and prayers.

In memory of Jack Lynn Clay, Mark and Sheila Snider lit a candle

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In memory of Jack Lynn Clay, Larry and Suzann Moritz lit a candle

We are sending thoughts and prayers. So sorry your loss.

Kelly my Prayers are with you and your family.

Kelly and family: Sending my sincerest condolences. May your father be resting in the arms of the angels that carried him to his home above. Let your faith in God console you. Allow your family and friends to do for you. You each take the amount of time you need each one grieves differently. Only knowing, Kelly and how special she is, I can only imagine how kind and special Mr.Clay was. Family, friends, and memories will provide comfort.

Our prayers are with you, Marcia. You are loved!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.