Calvin Rufus Clay Obituary
The memory of Calvin Rufus Clay of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Turrell, Arkansas, who passed away on February 15, 2026 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Calvin Rufus Clay to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lillian Clay and David Clay; his sisters, Mary Helen Perkins and Francis Pruett; and his daughter Bridgette Deets.
He is survived by: his wife Jonelle Wiley Clay; his children, Tim Clay (Anne), Jodie Sanderson and Kim Underwood (Bob); and his grandchildren, Tim Clay Jr. (Allison), BJ Clay (Whitney), Peyton Sanderson, Dawn Deets, Krissy Deets, Megan Clark, Kristin Tate, Jessica Kupiszewski (Alex), Scarlett Sadler and Caroline Slavinsky (JJ). He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Central Church in Collierville, Tn or the charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.memphisfuneralpoplar.com.
