Robert Lay Jr.

Passed 03/15/2021

Obituary For Robert Lay Jr.

Mr. Robert James Lay, Jr., 75 of Lithonia, GA. (formally of Gadsden, AL) passed Monday, March 15, 2021. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1:00pm at Lincoln Hill Cemetery. Minister Stanley Cunningham, Eulogist. Robert gave his life to Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, Gadsden, AL under the teachings of Rev. William Mallory. He is survived by a son, Eric Short (Nooma); three daughters, Rhonda Raghoo (Patrick), Niki Holland (Rodney) and Alicia Lay-Swain; seven grandchildren, two sisters, Sharla Ragin and Barbara Cunningham; life partner, Marjorie Green; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Willie A. Watkins Lithonia Chapel, 5843 Redan Road, Lithonia, GA. 770.482.2376 in charge.

Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home announcing.



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From the family of the late Fred H.Mcfee we send our deepest sympathy. Much love from the Mcfees

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Lay, as we called him in high school, was just simply a great guy! I am so glad that I was able to share some memories and time with him at a gathering at my home here in Gadsden for the members of the Carver High School illustrious class of 1963. God bless the family🙏

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Robert and my brother Richard Paul Harrell were classmates and dear friends. When I stayed in Gainesville with my sister and her family, I decided to come home for the weekend. Robert was on the Trailway Bus when I got to ATL. He talked all the way to Gadsden. It was around 1:00 in the morning and Robert made sure I got home safely. That was Robert! Robert kindness and up beat spirit is an example to follow. My condolences to the family God bless. Clarice Harrell Robinson

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Condolences & blessings to the Lay family. Robert will always be a part of our lives, the Carver Class of 1963! He is one of the good ones - always encouraging, always teaching, always laughter! Travel well Brother Robert! Myrna Wilburn

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