Richard M. Clay
October 19, 2020 at 9:15 p.m.
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He was born on July 28, 1930, in Richmond, to Lawrence and Marie Sparks Clay.
He was raised in Richmond, then moved to Greenville, Ohio, before moving to the Warsaw area in 1954. His first marriage was to K. Kay Shepherd in 1950, whom preceded Richard in 1967. He was then united in marriage to Anna Henwood-Hill on Aug. 20, 1969, at First Brethren Church, Pierceton.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army. After he was discharged, he worked for United Telephone of Indiana (Sprint) for 35 years until retirement. He was a member of the North Infantry (IVY) Division Association, a life member of the American Legion Post #49, member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, as well as a being a cardholding member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Skills and Seamanship course. Richard enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Clay, of Warsaw; children: Jeff (Diane) Clay, of Warsaw; Steve Hill, of Leesburg; Brenda Barefoot, of Olathe, Kansas; Penny Grove, of Leesburg; and James (Nancy) Clay, of Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob Clay, of Louisville, Ky.; sister-in-law; Noreta Mort, of New Harmon; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws; sons-in-law, Rick Groves and Clark Barefoot; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bob Kruckeberg; a brother, Donald Clay; and a brother-in-law, Buck Henwood also precedes.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. in Leesburg Cemetery. American Legion Post #49 Honor Guard Chaplain Jim Patterson will be officiating, with military honors rendered by American Legion Post #49 Honor Guard, Warsaw.
Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are required. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with all arrangements.
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Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #49, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
He was born on July 28, 1930, in Richmond, to Lawrence and Marie Sparks Clay.
He was raised in Richmond, then moved to Greenville, Ohio, before moving to the Warsaw area in 1954. His first marriage was to K. Kay Shepherd in 1950, whom preceded Richard in 1967. He was then united in marriage to Anna Henwood-Hill on Aug. 20, 1969, at First Brethren Church, Pierceton.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army. After he was discharged, he worked for United Telephone of Indiana (Sprint) for 35 years until retirement. He was a member of the North Infantry (IVY) Division Association, a life member of the American Legion Post #49, member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, as well as a being a cardholding member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Skills and Seamanship course. Richard enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Clay, of Warsaw; children: Jeff (Diane) Clay, of Warsaw; Steve Hill, of Leesburg; Brenda Barefoot, of Olathe, Kansas; Penny Grove, of Leesburg; and James (Nancy) Clay, of Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Bob Clay, of Louisville, Ky.; sister-in-law; Noreta Mort, of New Harmon; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws; sons-in-law, Rick Groves and Clark Barefoot; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bob Kruckeberg; a brother, Donald Clay; and a brother-in-law, Buck Henwood also precedes.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. in Leesburg Cemetery. American Legion Post #49 Honor Guard Chaplain Jim Patterson will be officiating, with military honors rendered by American Legion Post #49 Honor Guard, Warsaw.
Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are required. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with all arrangements.
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Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post #49, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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