In Memory of Bobby Lay

Bobby Cecil Lay, age 71, passed from this life on earth on January 30, 2024 at his home in

Mcloud, Oklahoma surrounded by his loved ones.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Gowen/Cambria Community Cemetery in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Rev. Rick Storms officiating. The service is under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Chance Lay, Darrick Storms, Dustin Beckett, Matt Williams, Clark Boling, and David Demontigny.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Lay Sr, Don Lay, Ronnie Lay, Steven Lay, Gary Lay, Mike McCool, and Donnie Lay Jr.

Bobby was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma on November 8, 1952 to Cecil and Thelma (Wilson) Lay. He married the love of his life Shali (Dollins) Lay on October 27, 1984. They later went on to have two children, Chelsea and Chance Lay.

He spent his working days as a fence contractor and continued building fences up until he had his stroke in 2013. Even then he still went on the job with his son, Chance and his brother,

Donnie and made sure to supervise to insure they were getting things done to his satisfaction.

Bobby was a man who loved his family and the outdoors. If he wasn't fishing tournaments with his wife, Shali or nephew, Mike he was working or spending time with his family.

He is survived by the love of his life Shali, Daughter Chelsea Lay and fiancé Darrick, Son Chance Lay and 4 wonderful grandchildren Payslynn, Lakeley, Cash and Rallee. Bobby is also survived by his brother Donnie Lay and wife Pat of Mcloud, OK, Don Lay and wife Sue of Arkoma, OK, Ronnie Lay of Wilburton, OK and two sisters Betty Trench and husband Matt of Moore, OK, Wanda Ryan and husband Jim of Leflore, OK. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other close family members.

Preceding him in death are his parents Cecil and Thelma Lay, His sisters Sue Toy and JoAn

Bond, and his Brother Monroe Lay. He is also preceded in death by his father in law and several

other family members.