William Lay Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of William Lay (Bismarck, Missouri). William, born on June 4, 1964 in Saint Louis, Missouri, passed away on July 25, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Lay to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember William for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. William’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lay and Wanda Lay (Ruminer); and his siblings, David Lay and Vivian Lay. He is survived by: his children, James Lay, Kyle Lay, Lacey Barbre and MaKayla Muse (Michael); his siblings, Michael Lay, Willa Rasnic and Marion Nash; and his grandchildren, Timothy Joe Halbert III, Asher Lynn Lay and Waylon Matthew.
