Birth date: Feb 9, 2013 Death date: May 28, 2013
Mr. Charles Lay age 79, passed away Tuesday May 28, 2013 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lay was born in Jasper, Alabama and moved to the Leesburg area when he was still a “toddler” and spent his entire life here. He Read Obituary
Mr. Charles was my great grandpa we called him Papal he was an amazing man and always picked on us grand kids we always said it was tough love and love him very much. I feel he is watching over me and i think about him all the time.
It is with dismay that I learn of Charlie's passing, some one year tardy. Janie you well know of the true and good man that was Charlie. Now some sixty five years later I recall several life-lessons Charlie taught me. Their value have stood me in good stead on numerous occasions. He is missed by all who knew him. My belated condolences to you and yours. I trust your anguish has softened and that you are well.
L. Pierce Standridge "Bunky"
May the Comfort of God help you through this difficult time. Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are here if you need to talk, or cry, or just sit in silence.
The Robinson Family (Chad, Deborah, & John)
Charlie was a special man. As I sit here and think of him, I think of my Dad. He and Charlie were best friends for a lifetime. Whenever these two were together, the stories were abundant and the laughter never ending. Even in their 70's, before my Dad passed, we were sitting in their backyard with Janie. These two men, these lifelong buddies, were talking about fishing and adventures they had shared. I am not sure who we laughed at hardest, these two old men or their wives who were shaking their heads in disbelief. After my Dad, passed, Charlie was a blessing to us. Listening to him gave us a piece of our Dad. We will miss him terribly but I know, without a doubt, these two friends, these life long buddies are sitting in a boat, lines in the water are telling stories. If I close my eyes and sit quietly, I can hear the laughter.
Janie and family, please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May God wrap you in his loving arms and give you strength during this sad time.
"The Broken Chain"
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
Author: Ron Tranmer
