IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dirk E.
Lay, Sr.
April 24, 1942 – May 4, 2008
Obituary
Dirk E. Lay, Sr. of Sheridan, Arkansas was born April 24, 1942 at Douglas, Arizona, the son of the late August Frederick and Flora Evelyn Latimer Lay. He was baptized 32 years ago in the Mormon Church but generally had a non-denominational attitude. Dirk spent his early life in Arizona and California, graduating Grossmont High School in San Diego County, before moving to Arkansas 28 years ago. He was a NASCAR driver for 10 years with his last race having been in 1975 and also worked as a mechanic for over 40 years. He also served as a police officer with departments in Arizona and Arkansas and had worked for a brief time in construction.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death a sister, Ruth Lay and a very special granddaughter, Misty Angel Trantham. Mr. Lay died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at his home at the age of 66.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ramie Sue Lay of White Hall; son, Dirk E. Lay, Jr. of Pine Bluff; daughters: Mary Wilson and husband Jerry of Sheridan, Evelyn K. Cupples of Dewitt, "Christine" Alexus R. Tully of East End, Diresa S. Lay of White Hall and a very special friend who he considered one of his daughters, Stacy Gossett of Sheridan; brothers, David Lay of Escondido, California and Kenneth Lay of Montana; grandchildren, James Roy Pennington, Jessica Renee Lane, and Julie Kendall; great-grandchildren, Dallas Pennington, Dakota Pennington and Dean Lane.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. John Brown officiating. Memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 460 Grant 831, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.
Dirk shared some thoughts with his daughter Mary, who was also his caregiver: "Do not cry for me. I've been tough on a few especially, with good reason. There are some good things to say about my life. I lived it my way. I didn't have much to say at times. My time is at the end now, but I say again, I did it my way. I ran a hard race. Be good to each other, that's all that's left to say."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death a sister, Ruth Lay and a very special granddaughter, Misty Angel Trantham. Mr. Lay died Sunday, May 4, 2008 at his home at the age of 66.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Ramie Sue Lay of White Hall; son, Dirk E. Lay, Jr. of Pine Bluff; daughters: Mary Wilson and husband Jerry of Sheridan, Evelyn K. Cupples of Dewitt, "Christine" Alexus R. Tully of East End, Diresa S. Lay of White Hall and a very special friend who he considered one of his daughters, Stacy Gossett of Sheridan; brothers, David Lay of Escondido, California and Kenneth Lay of Montana; grandchildren, James Roy Pennington, Jessica Renee Lane, and Julie Kendall; great-grandchildren, Dallas Pennington, Dakota Pennington and Dean Lane.
Memorial services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan with Bro. John Brown officiating. Memorials may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 460 Grant 831, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.
Dirk shared some thoughts with his daughter Mary, who was also his caregiver: "Do not cry for me. I've been tough on a few especially, with good reason. There are some good things to say about my life. I lived it my way. I didn't have much to say at times. My time is at the end now, but I say again, I did it my way. I ran a hard race. Be good to each other, that's all that's left to say."
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