Mr. Joseph "Joey" Carroll Clay, age 43 passed away on May 1, 2022 at South Boston Health and Rehab in South Boston, VA in hospice from Huntington's Disease.

He was born on March 12, 1979 to Randy Clay and Mary Ann Clay. He was the eldest child of three. He was a graduate of William Campbell High School in 1997, where he was involved in sports, including football and baseball. He went on to the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA, on the U.S.S. John C. Stennis. His greatest joys in life included being a father to his children and spending time with his family and friends. He loved spending time with them, especially camping or floating the river.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Clay; his grandmothers, Gracie Epperson and Anna Dixon; his grandfathers, William Lewis Irby and William Dixon.

He is survived by his children, Ridge Hudson of Nathalie, VA, Morgan Clay (Peter) of Alton, VA, Katelyn Moser of South Boston, VA. and Emily Clay of Alton, VA; his father, Randy Clay (Sarah); his siblings, Tiffany Huff of Altavista, VA and Jeremy Clay (Lisa) of Nathalie, VA; nieces and nephews, Ethan Clay, Madison Clay, Colton Clay, Christian Huff, and Cody Huff; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Jeffress Funeral Home Chapel being officiated by Pastor Ricky Whitlow and Pastor Sam Knaus. The family will be receiving family and friends one hour prior to service and all other times at the home of Randy Clay in Nathalie.