George Travis Clay Jr. (1933 - 2018)

Born 10 May 1933 in Timpson, Shelby, Texas, United States

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Died 30 Aug 2018 at age 85 in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, United States

Biography

Obit

George Travis Clay Jr. 08/30/2018

George Travis Clay Jr., 85, of Timpson, Texas passed away on August 30, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born May 10, 1933, in Timpson, Texas, Travis is the son of the late George Travis Clay Sr. and Gladys (Frederick) Clay. Travis attended Timpson High School. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 13. After high school, he joined the Army where he served two years and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. In 1956 he married Bobbie Linthicum, and together they had two children, Dean and Sandy. Travis came from a long line of brick masons dating back to the 1700’s. He followed in his dad’s footsteps and worked as a brick mason up until the age of 75 years. Travis received his 50 year life membership award to the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. His work can be seen throughout East Texas.

Travis was a unique soul who enjoyed joking around with family and friends. He loved being with his granddaughter’s Mandy and Lucy his buccaroo’s. It was always a competition of who was loved the most Gran Gran or Pa Pa. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, laying brick, gardening, riding on his tractor, and visiting with friends and family.

He will be greatly missed. Travis is survived by: His wife, Bobbie

Their children: Dean Clay of Garrison, Texas Sandy Walters and husband Bobby of Yoakum, Texas

Grandchildren: Mandy Marshall and husband Nathan of Timpson, Texas Lucy Walters of Yoakum, Texas

Great-granddaughter: Abigail Marshall of Timpson, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Travis and Gladys Clay; brothers and sister in laws, Harold and Wanda Clay, Richard and Judy Clay; and daughter in law, Ricann Clay.

Those of you that have been following him this past year, know that he’s had many ups and downs, some might say adventures. But over the past months he’s managed to pull it all together. He left us knowing how loved we were. I think we can all say Travis has had a full life. In fact some might say – 9 lives. He has fought cancer, other illnesses, and repeatedly managed to recover and live another day to boss his family around. They wouldn’t have it any other way. But there comes a time that only God knows – a time to die and go home. A place where there is no more pain or sorrow, a place to be with old friends and family and possibly a place to lay a few brick.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us during this time of loss.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

George Travis Clay Jr., 85, of Timpson, Texas passed away on August 30, 2018 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Born May 10, 1933, in Timpson, Texas, Travis is the son of the late George Travis Clay Sr. and Gladys (Frederick) Clay. Memorial service for Mr. Clay will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at First Baptist Church, Timpson, Texas, with Orval Miller officiating.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 1PM until service time at First Baptist Church, Timpson.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.

George was born in 1933. He was the son of George Clay and Gladys Frederick. He passed away in 2018.

Sources

• Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 9 February 2019), memorial page for George Travis Clay, Jr (10 May 1933–30 Aug 2018), Find A Grave Memorial no. 192715375, ; Maintained by Jimmy Stephens (contributor 47431693) Burial Details Unknown, who reports a No cemetery listed..