• Today's hours — All Day Open
  • (601) 445-2008 or (601) 786-0326
Call Us (601) 445-2008 or (601) 786-0326
West Gate Funeral Home
  • Obituaries
  • Flowers & Gifts
  • About Us
  • Services
  • Plan Ahead
  • Monuments
  • Keepsakes
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
    • Today's hours — All Day Open
    • Home
    • Obituaries
    • Flowers & Gifts
    • About Us
    • Services
    • Plan Ahead
    • Monuments
    • Keepsakes
    • Resources
    • Contact Us
    Our Tributes

    Tributes

    Mr. James Albert "Sonny Boy" Clay
    Change Photo
    Send Beautiful Flowers Share a Memory
    Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

    Mr. James Albert "Sonny Boy" Clay

    February 4, 1932 - May 19, 2017

    Mr. Clay was born on February 4, 1932 in Adams County, the son of Sylvester Clay, Sr. and Emma Watson Pollard. He graduated from St. Francis High School and was drafted into the United States Army in 1952. After his service in the Army, he returned to Natchez and worked with the City of Natchez in the Sanitation and Water Works Departments until he retired in 1996. He loved to putter around the home performing many chores. James was a family man who cherished his time with them. James was preceded in death by his wife: Lydia Woods Clay; his son: Michael Clay ; his parents; his sisters: Emma Pollard, Cora Pollard; his brothers: Sylvester Clay, Jr. Roosevelt Clay. He is survived by: three sons: James Clay and wife Linda, Riley Clay and wife Mary, Kenny Clay and wife Angela; two daughters: Chriscella Clay and Monica Clay Morris and husband Michael; grandchildren: Melvin Mason, Christopher Johnson, Stephanie Seaberry, Jamie Clay, Lydia Clay, James Clay, LaShanda Washington-Taylor, Britney Thomas, Branton Thomas, Lavanya Clay-Nicholson, Tonique Clay-Blanchard, Cassey Clay-Fluker, Riley Clay, Jr. Taja Smith, Kawami “Ricki” Clay, Justin Clay, Chriscella “Lee” Clay, Meredith Morris, Clay Morris and Jackson Morris and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Online condolences may be made at www.westgatefh.com

    Login
    • What would you like to do?
    • My Account
    • Logout

    Mr. Clay was born on February 4, 1932 in Adams County, the son of Sylvester Clay, Sr. and Emma Watson Pollard. He graduated from St. Francis High School and was drafted into the United States Army in 1952. After his service in the Army, he... View Obituary & Service Information

    Print

    The family of Mr. James Albert "Sonny Boy" Clay created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

    Obituary & Service

    Mr. Clay was born on February 4, 1932 in Adams County, the son...

    View More

    Share a Memory Below

    A comforting word from you means a lot.

    Share a Memory

    Flowers & Gifts

    Send flowers to the Clay family.

    Send Flowers
    • Tribute Wall
    • Photos & Videos
    • Obituary & Service
    • + More Information
      • Obituary & Service
      • Family Tree
      • Family Map
      • Family Dates
      • Subscribe to Updates
      • Approvals
      • Following
      • Configuration
      • Administrators
    • Homepage
    • Funerals & Obituaries
    • Flowers & Gifts
    • About Us
    • Services
    • Plan Ahead
    • Monuments
    • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Payment Center
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Funeral Financing Logo

    © 2022 West Gate Funeral Home. All Rights Reserved.

    Made with love by funeralOne