Clay was born June 1, 1972 in Charlotte, a son of Karla Perry Selvey and the late Ernest Clayton Selvey, Jr. He graduated from Independence High School in 1990 and furthered his education receiving an Associates Degree from Central Piedmont College. He was employed with ACI Worldwide as a software engineer. Clay is remembered as an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and for his love of dragons.
In addition to his mother, Clay is survived by his sister, Lisa Spear and her husband, Eric; three nephews, Andrew Smith and his wife, Montana, Kyle Smith and Aaron Lucas; as well as two great nieces, Caylee Smith and Zoye Jane Smith.
Family and friends are invited to gather to celebrate Clay's life from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 28th at McEwen Funeral Service - Pineville Chapel, 10500 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com for the Selvey family.