Leo Willis Clay, 89, went to be with his Heavenly father on Monday, April 14, 2025. The Son of Eresho "Ranch" Charles Clay and Artemus "Artie" Dora Clay (Haynes), Leo was born October 9, 1935 in Byars, Oklahoma. Leo grew up attending schools in the Oklahoma City area and attended Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Leo joined the United States Army on December 13, 1961. Just a few days before joining the Army on December 9, 1961, Leo married his sweetheart, Edna Valdean Brown and together shared more than 64 years of marriage. In addition to being a loving husband, Leo also worked as an Aviation Security Officer for the United States Marshal's Service for many years before his retirement in 2019. Leo was very passionate about fishing, his job, and working on cars, as well as collecting guns, but nothing was as important as being with his family whom he loved with all of his heart. Leo was known for his joking and always having fun. He will be fondly remembered as a kind, loving, and generous man. Leo loved and cared deeply for his family and he will be held close to our hearts each day.

He was preceded in death by his:

Parents;

Siblings: Aurella M Martin; Hubert Roy Clay; William Ray Clay;

Dora Mae Dunkin; Orin M. Clay; Mary Slawson

Brother-In- Law - Cecil L. Brown;

Sister-In-Law - Juanita Goff.

He leaves behind his loving family:

Wife of 64 years, Edna "Val" Valdean Clay

Special Nephew- James Brown and wife Lou

Several nieces, nephews and cousins;

Many other extended family & friends.

Viewing will be 4:00PM ~ 8:00 PM Wednesday at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary at South Lakes, 4000 SW 119th Street Oklahoma City, OK. 73173.

Funeral services to celebrate and honor his life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary at South Lakes Chapel, 4000 SW 119th Street Oklahoma City, OK. 73173 with burial following at Heritage Burial Park.

Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com