of Trumann, AR
June 22, 1944 - December 13, 2017
Gorden Dale Clay, 73, of Trumann, passed away, Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born in Marked Tree on June 2, 1944 to H.C. and Alice (Erwin) Clay. Gorden was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Trumann. He worked for American Greetings for 43 years. He enjoyed deer hunting and watching the Hogs with his grandsons.
Preceded in death by his parents, son, Dion Clay; sister Suzzie Michaels.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Toombs Clay; daughter, Kris Jones, of Trumann; grandchildren, Clay Jones of Trumann and Jacob (Kayli) Jones of Jonesboro; brothers, Jimmy Clay of Lincoln Park, Maryland, Ronnie Clay of Jonesboro and Donald Clay of Caraway; sisters Shirley Kausler of Trumann and Doris Radloff of Dickeyville, Wisconsin.
Funeral service will be Friday, December 15, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Trumann at 1:00 pm with Bro. John Maley and Bro. Rick Stevens. Burial will follow at the Caraway Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Jones, David Kausler, Keith Michaels, Jon Carmichael, Barry Riley, Mike Riley, Freddy
Wilson and C.W. Toombs. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Sunday School Class and the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Trumann.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service.
Lasting memorials can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN., 38105 or the Arkansas Baptist Home for Children, 222 West Pope Avenue, Monticello, AR., 71655.
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Kris and family - Even though I did not personally know your dad, I know how special he was and what he meant to all!! There are no words that anyone can say to take away the pain you are feeling. I send my most heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers to all of you. Hold on tight to all of the precious memories! May God give you strength to face the coming days and keep you all safe and in His care!!
you will be missed
Gordon was always a kind man to me and my girls over the years. I am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Renee', Holly & Jamie Gamble
Shirley & family, just learned about the loss of your brother. Will be lifting all of you up in my prayers. Love you. Monda
This is such a sweet family that I will always remember and think a lot of. I'm so sorry for your loss. May all your memories bring you comfort. Thinking of you Phyllis and Kris.
We are sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. May God hold you in his arms.
CHris.I'm so sorry about your dad.he was a good person.we will be praying for you and your family.if there is anything I can do.let me know.