Wilson E. Clay

Mr. Wilson E. Clay, 83, of Thurmont, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary F. Clay.

Born in Montgomery County on July 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Wilson Carroll and Edna King Clay.

Mr. Clay was a lifelong farmer and spent much of his time running his fruit and vegetable market in Thurmont. He enjoyed his time spent with his family and helping out neighbors and friends. He was a member of the Thurmont United Methodist Church.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Frederick Memorial Hospital ICU for their care and kindness.

Surviving are three children, Carolyn Jacobs and husband, Elmer, of Damascus, Mickey Clay and companion, Pat Keller, of Damascus and Gary Clay of Olney; grandchildren, Kenny Jacobs and friend, Cindy, Randall Jacobs and wife, Brenda, Tom Jacobs and wife, Suzi, Matthew Clay and wife, Kim, Kevin Jacobs and friend, Karen, Kim Askew and husband, Jason, and Darren Keller; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Jessica, Rebecca, Cheyenne, Austin, Savannah, Jonathan, Brandon, Tara and Casslyn; brothers, Calvin Clay and wife, Anna, and John Clay; sisters, Sally Johnson and husband, Wade, and Jenny Lamm and husband, Chuck; and sister-in-law, Mary Clay.

Mr. Clay was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Clay.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Stauffer Funeral Home, P.A., 104 E. Main St., Thurmont.

Services: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Thurmont United Methodist Church, 13880 Long Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. The Rev. Gary Morgan will officiate.
Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thurmont United Methodist Church at the above address.