Robert Edward Clay

Guyton – Robert Edward Clay, 67, passed away October 19, 2018 at St. Joseph's Hospital.

The Kentucky native was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed at Johns Manville and Owens Corning until retirement in 2017 after 47 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Joan Clay; and sister, Barbara Ann Orendorff.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Linda Stapleton Clay; daughters, Pamela Diane Dotson (Ronnie) and Jennifer Lenora Hartranft (Jesse); grandchildren, Amber Fries, Danny Fries III, Miranda, Xander Hartranft, and Alexa Hartranft; great-granddaughter, Ella Fries; sisters, Bonita Saxon (Robert), Sue Ann Kosman (Rob), and Lela Snider; brother-in-law, Bartow Orendorff; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be 6 p.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 in the funeral home chapel with visitation beginning at 5 p.m.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 754-6421