John Eddie Clay Jr. Obituary
John Eddie Clay Jr. of Holland, Michigan, born on April 25, 1938, passed away on October 3, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Eddie Clay Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He is survived by: his wife Essie "Wilbourn" Clay of Holland, MI.; his children, Shirley Simmons (Anthony) of Kennesaw, GA., Gwendolyn Davis (Randy) of San Antonio, TX, Darlene McMillon (Ronald) of Woodbridge, VA., Reginald (Sharon) of Grand Rapids, MI, Freddie of Chicago, IL., Craig of Chicago, IL., Randy of Chicago, IL., Jeffery of Chicago, IL., Rebecca of Chicago, IL. and Angela Smith of Chicago, IL.; his grandchildren, Justin Simmons (Shannon) of Kennesaw, GA., Jonathan McMillon (Shaundra) of Raleigh, NC., Aaron Simmons of Kennesaw, GA., Jasmine Davis of San Antonio, TX. and Tiffany Grandberry (Darrius) of Killeen, TX.; his great grandchild Elodie Simmons of Kennesaw, GA.; and his sisters, Mozella Hill (Johnny) of Crawford, MS, Louise Wilkins and Betty Clay of Starkville, MS.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren, neighbors, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the West Memorial Funeral Home (103 Jefferson St, Starkville, MS 39759). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Sixteenth Section MB Church (1515 Old West Point Rd, Starkville, MS 39759). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at the Sixteenth Section Cemetery.
