Kenneth Eugene Clay

March 26, 1947 - November 20, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Clay, age 73 of Nashville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 20, 2020 after a long battle with lung cancer. Ken was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend that will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know him. Ken is survived by his wife of 30 years, Stacie Burch-Clay of Newburg, MD; his children, Amanda Clay of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Mark Clay of San Diego, CA and Jordan Nelson of Nashville, TN; his sisters, Barbara “Patsy” Clay of Hermitage, TN and Cynthia Bumbalough of Lewisville, TX. He is also survived by his beautiful grandchildren, Haley Hernandez, Mackenzie Murphy, Jack Dickinson, Julia, Jacob & Jackson Clay, Kaitlin Surratt, Ross & Lori Keith, Kenslea & Kenadea Nelson and great-grandchildren Harlie & Miles Hernandez, Kyler Brower, Rylynn Flores, and Mia Dee in addition to many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Flossie Vera Lawhorn-Clay and Carrington Eugene Clay. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Dr. Zoe Larned and the team at Ochsner Cancer Center and to Compassus Hospice for their excellent care and devotion. Ken will be laid to rest in a private service in Nashville, TN arrangements and date remain pending. In lieu of flowers those wishing to offer memorial gifts may contribute to the following: Ochsner Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans LA 70121. L. A. Muhleisen & Son in charge of arrangements. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com