Benny L. Clay

Benny L. Clay passed from this life at home at the age of 70 from a broken heart surrounded by his loved ones on August 6, 2020 in Newcastle, OK. Benny was born to the late Tommy “Delbert” and Norma Christine (Ladd) Clay On October 20, 1949 in Oklahoma City, OK. Benny was in the graduating class from Capital Hill High School 1968. He married the love of his life Sharon “Kay” (Osban) Clay on September 25th 1967 and were married 48 years. Benny began his career as manager of Sirloin Stockade and worked through a variety of companies; Ben E. Keith Food Services, Osban Contracting, Clay Contracting, Hilary Jones Paint, Custom Paint and then owning his own company ATC. One of his greatest honors was when he won “Contractor of the Year” by BLI. Benny enjoyed golfing, traveling, strumming his guitar, listening to music, Roy Orbison and The Everly Brothers, cruising in his 64’ Ford Galaxy, going to the lake and stripper fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with friends (Hosiers) and family, especially his grandkids. Benny Clay was a man of his word and lived by the motto a handshake was way more important that a signed contract. His smile would light up the room and two words that would sum up his life, would be, SEE YA! Benny is preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Norma, his loving wife Sharon “Kay” and one brother Tommy Dean Clay. He is survived by his children Russell and Jamie Clay of Roanoke, VA., Dawnetta and Jamie Nelms of Newcastle, OK., and Tommy & Tammy Clay of Newcastle, OK. Grandchildren Bradley Hargis of Hot Springs, AR., Taylor Nelms of Moore, OK., Justin Clay of Holly Ridge, NC., Clint Hargis of Little Rock, AR., Cory Nelms of Elk City, OK., Walker Clay of OKC, OK., Kayla Clay, Kindle Nelms, Brittani Clay, Brianna Clay and Jayden Clay all of Newcastle, OK. 6 Great Grandkids along with his girls; Shelby & Sissy. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 10:00am – 8:00pm at the funeral home, family will great friends between 6:00pm-8:00pm. Celebration of Life will be 10:00 am Friday, August 14, 2020 at Woodland Hills Baptist Church Newcastle, OK with burial in the Blanchard Cemetery with Captain Russell Clay officiating. Pallbearers will be Captain Bradley Hargis, Taylor Nelms, Justin Clay, Cory Nelms, Walker Clay and Jayden Clay.