Toy Willard Lay's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Dayton, Texas

Toy Willard Lay

May 19, 1945 - August 16, 2025 (80 years old)

Dayton, Texas

Toy Willard Lay's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Dayton, Texas

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Pace-Stancil Funeral Home

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Toy Willard Lay

May 19, 1945 - August 16, 2025 (80 years old)

Dayton, Texas

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Toy Willard Lay Obituary

The passing of Toy Willard Lay of Dayton, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 16, 2025 at the age of 80. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Toy Willard Lay or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As Toy departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Toy may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Toy leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmitt Lay and Dorothy Lay; and his siblings, Jimmy Lay, Carolyn Lueck and Dorothy Smith.

He is survived by: his wife Frances Lay; his children, Tod Willard Lay Sr. (Shannon) and Dawn Lay Bridwell (Larry); and his sister Debbie Lay. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pace-Stancil Funeral Home



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Pace-Stancil Funeral Home
1304 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535

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Aug 22

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Pace-Stancil Funeral Home
1304 N Cleveland St, Dayton, TX 77535

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