Edward 'Larry' Clay, Jr.

Mr. Edward 'Larry' Clay, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Cold Springs Global Methodist Church from 1:00 -3:45 pm with the funeral following at 4:00 PM. Rev. Dr. Cliff Wall will officiate with the burial following in the church cemetery.

Larry was born March 9, 1952 in Concord to the late Edward L. "Teeny" Clay and Peggy Miller Clay. He was also preceded in death by grandson Cooper-Blake Yount.

Larry graduated from Concord High School Class of 1970 where he was a standout on the Spider football team and lettered as a freshman on the varsity baseball team. He later was employed by the Concord Police Department where he retired as a Sergeant serving the community with much honor and pride. Larry received American Legion's Medal of Valor award in 1982 presented by Governor Jim Hunt for a lifesaving mission.

Larry's most enjoyable moments were spent cherishing the achievements of his grandchildren and cheering them on in the stands and bleachers. Hunting and fishing also added a big joy that resulted in a wall full of trophies and stories that proved it.

Larry is survived by his wife of 51 years Geri Safrit Clay; daughter Neely Clay Yount (Jason); son Jeb Clay (Jessica); grandchildren Jase Yount (Emily), and Keen Yount, Lauren Heintz, Lyle and Laynee-Blake Clay; great grandson; Brooks Heintz, sister Jiri Sellers; brother Chris Clay (Susan); and a host of extended family members.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Lustgarten Foundation (pancreatic cancer research), and Saint Jude's Children's Hospital.