Steven Clay Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Steven Clay (East Moline, Illinois), born in Davenport, Iowa, who passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Steven Clay to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mark Clay Jr. and Blanche Irene Clay (Claypool); his son Steven Jr.; his sisters, Beverly Steward and Joann Tatum; his sister-in-law Gwendolyn Kelly; and his nephews, Michael Clay and Angelo Pate.

He is survived by: his wife Sheryl Howard-Clay; his daughters, Staci Clay of East Moline, Illinois, Kerri Clay of East Moline, Illinois and Kelli Clay of East Moline, Illinois; his siblings, Ercie Gooding of Rock, Sandra Smith (Roger) of Davenport, Iowa, Janet Harris of Davenport, Iowa, Marsha Morgan (Tim) of Taylor, Texas, Kathleen Horton (Roy Sr.) of Davenport, Iowa, Audrey, Thomas Clay of Kansas, Craig Clay (Carol) of Davenport, Iowa and Eric Johnson (Shaune) of Davenport, Iowa.; his grandchildren, John, Stephon, Shakyra, Cashmere, NaToria, Cornelius and Camauri; and his close friends, Jerry Edwards, Bill Green, Leonard Kyle and Michael Tygart.

Memorials may be made to the family.