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Obituary For Charles Clay
Charles Marshall Clay, 68, departed this life on April 25, 2017. Charles was born Feb 7, 1949, in Durham, NC and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Hillside High School, Class of 1967 and received an associate’s degree in accounting from Vance Community College. He was an U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. Charles retired from Duke PRMO after 33 years of dedicated service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sandy O. Clay and Helen Clay of Durham, NC and nine siblings. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hester Clay, of more than 44 years; two sons, Charles M. Clay, Jr (Margo); Bryan M. Clay (Chaundra); one sister, Helen Sandra Clay (Hunter); two brothers, Kenneth E. Clay (Suzanne) Tucson, AZ; D. Tyrone Clay (Charlene); one grandson Bryson Jameson Clay; two sister-in-law’s, Pastor Darlene Dixon (James); Alice Daniels (Rev Andrew Daniels) Springfield, MA; one brother-in-law Wilbur Hester (Ashley); two goddaughters, VaSharon Mitchell, and Allison Driver, Gastonia, NC and a host of nieces, and nephews. Services will be held Monday, May 1, 2017, at Monument of Faith Church of God of Prophecy at 900 Simmons Street, Durham, NC 27701. A viewing will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm and service will follow. Interment will be at Glennview Memorial Park in Durham, NC.
Guest Book
Sister Carolyn. Please accept my condolences to you & your family! Marilyn A. Womble
- Marilyn
Sincere Sympathy Hillside High Classmate
- Sandra Webb Dawsn
My Deepest Sympathy to the Clay Family . Charles was a dear friend during our High School ties even at Duke Medical Center , many laughs about our diets. I will miss his quietness and peaceful manner. GOD Bless you Carolyn!! Class of '67'
- Joseph 'Barnes' Wiley
Prayers for the family of Mr. Charles. I really enjoyed working with him at PRMO and he always had a smile on his face. Mr. Charles always had me, Tonya, Wanda and Evon laughing at lunch and once he retired lunch was never the same. Heaven has truly gained an angel.
- Sharon Bradsher-Pointer
My sympathy to Charles' family & friends. I worked with him at Duke back in the late 70's & 80's. He was a genuinely nice guy who loved his family
- Bonnie Woods
Be strong in the LORD and the power of his might. Classmate 67
- Ronald Hoggs Cozart
God Bless his family.
- Ruth Mitchiner
To Charles Jr. and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you understanding and comfort during this time and in the days to follow.
- Debbie Richardson
To the Family of my Hillside, Class of 67 member: I remember Charles from back in the day, playing basketball on Glenn St, with the Clays, and the Saunders, between the houses. Condolences, and may God sustain you
- LeConte Stover
My prayers continue to be with you and your family. Much love, Annie
- Evangelist Annie Little
We are lifting you up in prayer. May God comfort and strengthen you during this time. Daniels New Bethel Church of God In Christ.
- Lashaunna
I had great enjoyment working with Charles at Duke. I'm proud to say he was my friend. He had a great countenance about him and always a big heart. I never heard him say anything negative about people and appreciated his kindness and many conversations about sports over the years. We had some wonderful times at Duke/Carolina sporting events. He will always be True Duke Blue!
- Larry Mitchell
My deepest condolences. My thoughts, love and prayers are with your family. May the love of a faithful God continue to comfort and keep you.
- Brita
My deepest condolences. My thoughts, love and prayers are with your family. May the love of a faithful God continue to comfort and keep you.
- Brita
Sister Carolyn. Please accept my condolences to you & your family! Marilyn A. Womble
- Marilyn
Sorry for your loss.. Anything needed call me
- Cory
Sister Carolyn. Please accept my condolences to you & your family!!
- Marilyn
Sending prayers and my deepest sympathy to Mr . Charles family. He was a wonderful friend and co-worker. EVERYONE at PRMO loved Mr. Charles. He will truly be missed and never forgotten.
- Tonya Thornton-Correa
Praying for God's peace during the loss of your loved one.
- Rose Mary Cole Howell
Taylor and I would like to offer our deepest condolences. May your memories give you peace and comfort. We pray that the strength from our Heavenly Father be with you through and beyond this difficult time. 1st Peter 5:7. Love you all. Melissa Williams & Taylor
- Melissa 'Lisa' Williams
Dear friends, Please know that we love you. We have been blessed with our visits with Mr Charles and each of you through the years. Lucy takes great joy in greeting each of you, Ms Carolyn and your family. Lucy always looked out for Mr Charles. We remember his sweet tenacious spirit, growing his plants and trees, his stories, humor and most of all the twinkle in his eye as he spoke of his beloved pride and joy, his family. Thanks be to God for such a blessing as this life well lived and well loved. We will be here in the days to come, Love, Susan, Cameron, and Lucy, too.
- Susan Cameron Lucy
Dear friends, Please know that we love you. We have been blessed with our visits with Mr Charles and each of you through the years. Lucy takes great joy in greeting each of you, Ms Carolyn and your family. Lucy always looked out for Mr Charles. We remember his sweet tenacious spirit, growing his plants and trees, his stories, humor and most of all the twinkle in his eye as he spoke of his beloved pride and joy, his family. Thanks be to God for such a blessing as this life well lived and well loved. We will be here in the days to come, Love, Susan, Cameron, and Lucy, too.
- Susan Cameron Lucy
To the family Words cannot expressed how deeply sorry I am for your lost. It brings sadness in my heart when I hear another individual has fallen asleep in death. But from what I know is that we have a loving God whose name is Jehovah. (Psalms 83:18). Jehovah God loves us all and He also suffered the same amount of pain and sadness that you are all experiencing. But one thing that Jehovah God can do that we cannot is bring back our love ones. John 5: 28, 29 says: 'Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.' Yes, Jehovah will send his son Jesus Christ to resurrect all our loves ones where we all can live on a paradise earth forever! Please, don't think this is just a mere fantasy dream. Jehovah will carry this out. He is a God of love. (1 John 4:8) I know the pain still hurts but please, keep Jehovah God close to you to help you endure. I've attached an online tract from our website jw.org called 'Can the Dead Really Live Again?' with scriptural information to support that question. This information and more could hopefully help you as you grieve. Again, I'm sorry for your lost; Please feel free to reach out if possible. My condolences to the family. https://www.jw.org/finder?pub=t-35&wtlocale=E&srcid=share
- J. Bryant
To: Carolyn and Family I am sorry to hear of Charles 'Homegoing'. We grew-up together in Hayti and so did our Mother's who were friends. Later in life we had the opportunity to work together. Charles was also, 'A' Friend. He 'Loved' you Carolyn (the Joy of his life, a Soul Mate, Charles children were his Joy and Family were respected. Charles was a very kind person. I will always remember Charles' wonderful spirit and smile. Your Family will be in my prayers and thoughts. May be JESUS be The Center of your LIVES!
- MaryMargaret Mitchiner
My thoughts and prayers are with the Clay family.I worked with Charles for many years and he was a very special person who will be missed by many!
- Faye Tripp
To Carolyn and family; I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Clay's passing. I pray that the Lord give you strength and peace during this trying time.
- Elois Cannady
I am so sorry for your loss. The Clay family are in my prayers. Charles was a great man and friend. He will be greatly missed.
- Sherry Andrews
I am sorry for your lost, I will keep you and the family in my prayers. Love, Alease and Family
- Keith & Alease Davis
To the Clay-Hester families our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, Charles was a wonderful and humorous person who we enjoyed having as a co-worker and friend, we will miss him, but he has gone through the gates now he is ok. The Pt Accounting /Charge Processing Grp at Duke Med Ctr.
- Deloris Cozart Grayson
you fought a long hard battle, now you are resting without pain. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Now go rest with god.
- Martha Hackney