Richard E Clay's obituary , Passed away on March 19, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida

Richard E Clay

October 11, 1937 - March 19, 2026 (88 years old)

Brooksville, Florida

Richard E Clay's obituary , Passed away on March 19, 2026 in Brooksville, Florida

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Merritt Funeral Home and Crematory

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Richard E Clay

October 11, 1937 - March 19, 2026 (88 years old)

Brooksville, Florida

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Richard E Clay Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 19, 2026, at the age of 88, Richard E Clay (Brooksville, Florida) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard E Clay to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Clay and Dorothy Clay; his brother Gordon Clay; his daughter Lori Roller; and his wife Mary Sue Clay.

He is survived by: his sisters, Ginny Bernard and Joan Gould; his sister-in-law Lillian Clay; his children, Robert Clay, Sonny Clay (Marcy) and Lynn Roberts (David); his son-in-law Chris Roller; and his grandchildren, Kevin Belcher, Matthew Belcher, Charlotte Roberts, David Roberts II (Star), Jessica Shook (Blair), Richard Clay III, Austin Clay, Andrew Clay (LeeAnne) and Hannah Cook. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

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Merritt Funeral Home and Crematory



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March 30, 2026

Barbara Lancaster Renfroe wrote a sympathy message

“I worked with Richard for many years and enjoyed every contact we had. His personality showed him to be a very kind and gentle soul. I will always remember his crooked little smile. May he rest in peace, time served.”


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Visitation

Stable Faith Cowboy Church
12077 N Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601

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Apr 01

Celebration of life

Stable Faith Cowboy Church, Inc.
12077 N Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601

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Graveside service

Spring Lake Cemetery
26525 Ernest Lee Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602

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