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John Richard Clay
February 7, 1952 ~ April 8, 2020
John Richard Clay died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the UK Chandler Medical Center. Born Feb. 7, 1952, in Danville, he was a son of the late Martha Bisset Clay and James F. Clay. Richie earned his high school diploma at Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tenn, his bachelors degree at the University of Virginia and his law degree from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. He practiced law in Danville with the family firm, Clay and Clay. He was predeceased by a brother, James F. Clay Jr.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Eleanor Monohan Clay of Danville, his daughters, Katherine (Ryan) St. Clair of Lexington, Sarah Eleanor Clay of Louisville and Elizabeth Eaves Clay of Danville; two sisters, Martha Anne (Robert) Nichols of Louisville and Elizabeth (Jose) Fernandez-Clay of Madrid, Spain; a brother, Thomas E. Clay of Louisville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial donations to Danville-Boyle County Public Library. The online guestbook and Hugs from Home available at www.stithcares.com.
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A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date
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What a TRUE FRIEND!!! I will miss you my BUDDY
What a TRUE FRIEND!!! I will miss you my BUDDY
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So sorry to learn of Richard’s passing. He was always so kind to me as my lawyer. He was also a dear neighbor. He will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathy to Ellie & all of the family.
Prayers from the Harlan family.
What a special friend
Richard, Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your professional collaboration and support. I’ll miss you. Mark Morgan
Richard, Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your collaboration and professional support. Mark Morgan
Richard, Thank you for your friendship. Thank you for your collaboration and professional support. Mark Morgan
Our sincere sympathy and prayers on behalf of Mrs. Ellie Clay and all of the family. Richard was such a helpful, accommodating attorney to the Jones and Gooch family for many years. He will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with you.
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I\’m sorry to hear of Richard\’s passing. When I came to Danville to practice law, Richard was my mentor and teacher. He was always so patient with me. He was a very good lawyer, but a better friend. I\’ll never forget the many adventures we had together in our law practice. I\’ll also always remember the kindness he showed to me and my family when we moved to Danville. He was quick witted and complex, and always a gentleman. He will be missed.
Our condolences are with you all. Know that we are praying for your family at this time.
Ellie & family, We were so sorry to hear of Richards death. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
rest in peace my friend
So sorry for your loss, will keep you and the family in my prayers for comfort and peace
Condolences to the entire Clay clan. My first job was typing in Jim Sr\’s law office, and he & Martha made me feel like I was one of their own. Peace and love to you all during this difficult time. XOXOX
Ellie and all the family…I am so saddened to hear of Richie\’s passing. Please know my love, thoughts and prayers are with you. I have fond memories of us growing up on the lake…Love from Gigi
Richard, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to come to Danville to work with you and your Dad. I learned so much from both of you. I always knew if I had an idea or question I needed to bounce off someone, you would always be willing to give me your time. More than anything else, thanks to you and Ellie for being my friend and your kindness in sharing that friendship with me at work, the lake and your home. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and continue with Ellie and the girls.
Eli I know you remember me from Jenny Rogers school. We talked quite a bit with your kids at that time. Later in life my husband and I needed your husband‘s services several times and in one instance he won a case for us. I know people say this so I’m going to see it toI’ve been there and I know what you might be going through anytime you want to talk I am here
Ellie so sorry sweet friend
What a sweet ,wonderful man that always had time for everyone . Ellie, he will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him..God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead…. Give the girls our sympathy as well…God Bless
Dear Ellie, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Cindy Turcea
Richie, the Old Goats was very appreciative of our close friendship. My condolences Ellie to you and all the Clay family. RIP friend.
Will truly miss him, preciate
Thinking of Ellie and family.
Uncle Richie was by far my favorite uncle on the planet. I will forever remember the fun at the lake and being pulled under the water in a silly game he played with all the kids. He was the fun one, the sweet one, the cool one, the one to step up, the one and the only half to my Aunt Ellie, also my prized favorite. Together they were Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving feasts, Fourth of July, my Farmer\’s Market fans, my Auntie and Uncle. I will forever miss you Uncle. I am so sorry to my cousins and Aunt Ellie, it is a tremendous loss and my heart aches for you.
I’m so sorry to just now finding out of Richard passing. He was the best person ever. Prayers for you Eli and the family. Richard you will be missed my friend ❤️
I just now stumbled across Richie’s obit. We were classmates and friends at Virginia, 1972-6 and I visited the family in 1979 and ‘82 in Danville. So sorry he is no longer with us.