OBITUARY

Joshua William Clay, 35, passed away August 28, 2025 after a long battle of cancer. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death.

He was born on February 26, 1990, on the sidewalk outside Rockdale County Hospital to Robert and Carmen Clay. He has brought Love and Joy to their hearts ever since.

He loved being in the water fishing and swimming, riding his Harley, but most of all, spending time with his family and friends. He followed in his Grandpa, Bill Grace, Jr's footsteps and became a mechanic. He will be remembered for his huge heart and his intoxicating laughter.

Joshua was preceded in death by his maternal Grandpa, William "Bill" Ivo Grace, Jr.; his paternal Papa and Gannie, Bobby and Joy Clay and his Father-in-Law, Robert Silvers.

Joshua is survived by his Loving Wife, Jessica Clay; Son, Jerry Clay; Parents, Robert and Carmen Clay; Grandmother, Grannie Omega Grace;Mother-in-Law, Tina Silvers; Sisters and Brother-in-Laws, Elizabeth & (Casey) Hamilton; Rebekah & (Derrick) Denomme; Carmen & (Matt) Collins; Brother and Sister-in-Law, Andrew & (Annie) Clay; Sister-in-Law, LaKeisha Silvers and Brother-in-Law, Joseph Silvers; Nephews, Jasper Collins and Jericho Collins; Nieces, Harmonee Silvers and Addie Silvers; Aunt Dena & (David Helfrich; Uncle Mike & (Martha) Clay; Cousins, Robbie & (Brooke) Clay; Joseph & (Sydney) Clay; April & (Mitchell) York; Jacob & (Dede) Clay; Mikey Clay; Kirstie & (Nathan) Harvey; Savannah Grace; Hunter Helfrich; Jessica Montgomery and Bridget Montgomery; Brenleigh Clay; Baby Clay; Ryder York; Mason York; Lyndy York;Brooklynn Clay, Bentley Clay; Selena Harvey; Lit Nate "Bubba" Harvey; Clayton Harvey; Kinlee Cronan; Grayson Belcher; Kaylee Slaughter and Kylee Slaughter. Several Great Aunts, Great Uncles and extended family.

A visitation will be held at Meadows Funeral Home on the evening of Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held in the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home the following day, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 1:00pm, with Reverend Carol Bratcher officiating. Serving pallbearers will be: Andrew Clay, Jerry Clay, Casey Hamilton, Derrick Denomme, Matt Collins, Robbie Clay, Joseph Clay, Mitchell York, Jacob Clay, Mikey Clay, and Nathan Harvey.

Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. will be handling arrangements.