Larry D. Clay, 68 of Smithfield NC formerly of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed on June 5, 2020 at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehab Center in Smithfield, NC. Larry was born September 8, 1951 to the late Deacon Willie L. Clay Sr. and Doris Clay. Larry was preceded in death by his oldest brother Willie L. Clay, Jr.

At an early age Larry joined First Baptist Church of Fuquay. He was active there until he moved to Raleigh, NC.

Larry attended and graduated from the Wake County School System. He was employed by Surtonics of Raleigh until he became ill.

Larry was married to Phyllis Clay Curtis to this union 2 sons.

Larry is survived by sons; Donnell (Michele) of Maryland; Christopher of Raleigh, NC.,one sister Priscilla Taylor of Fuquay-Varina, one sister-in-law, Martha Clay of Fuquay-Varina, one aunt, Mary Winston of New Jersey; two nieces, Carol Cassie (Jimmie) and Karen (Shawn) of Durham, two special nephews, Gabriel Taylor and Matthew Taylor of Fuquay- Varina and host of cousin and friends.

Viewing: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Friday, June 12, 2020 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Private Funeral Service: 12:00 pm Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to the Fuquay Varina Emergency Food Pantry (http://www.fvfoodpantry.com/donate/).