AMAZING GRACE!

AMAZING GRACE! Our Lord God Himself welcomed His precious child, Reverend


Archie Benjamin Clay into His Heavenly home on May 27, 2011. Waiting to meet him was our mother, Evelyn Elizabeth Clay, their daughter, Catherine Hope Clay, and their grandson, Christopher Kevin Davis, along with all his loved ones and thousands that came to know Jesus through his ministry.

Surviving him are his wife of 21 years, Zola Clay of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a sister, Catherine (Dan) Norman of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, five daughters, Donna Ann Thomas (Charlie), Eileen Clay Chappell ( George), Laura Clay, Susan Clay McCarthy-Bagwell (David), Amy Clay Nydam (Kevin), and one son, Grady Alford Butler (Jo). 17 grandchildren, Debbie Dubose, Henry Dubose, Jonathan Dubose, Laurie Ann Dubose, Grady Butler III, Vance Butler, David Benjamin Arnold, Susan Elizabeth Arnold, Chesley Lorraine Wiggins, Kellie Lorraine Davis, Casey Alexander Davis, James Christopher McCarthy, Jason Chad McCarthy, Tommy Matthew McCarthy, April Stoner Clark, Lester Ray Cobb, Evelyn Grace Nydam, and 24 great-grandchildren, and a beloved nephew, Reverend Paul Brad Keeter (Lou), of Fayettville, North Carolina.

He was born on July 22, 1929, in Enfield, North Carolina. He joined the Navy at 13 and served 4 years at sea. He fought in the Second World War, the Korean War and the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a policeman in Whitakers, North Carolina, and re-inlisted in the Air Force to serve over 30 more years. He received numerous awards and medals, including the Purple Heart while serving his country. In addition to his military career, he ministered faithfully and led thousands to give their hearts to Jesus. What a welcome

he must have received!

His homegoing celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 1st, at 1100 am at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad Street, Sumter, South Carolina.

REV. ARCHIE B. CLAY GOES HOME

Today, this precious man of God passed from this life to his eternal reward.

Church of God Bishop, Archie B. Clay is with his Jesus at this very moment...For all time.
“And Jesus took his own hand and wiped away his tears,

And he smoothed the furrows from his face,

And the angels sang a little song,

...And Jesus rocked him in His arms,

And kept a-saying:

Take your rest,

REQUEST FOR PRAYER FOR Rev. Archie Clay

Rev. Clay is in need of your prayers during this health battle. Rev. Clay is the one who paved the way for our ministry. He is a Church of God Preacher who has pastored at the Elgin Church of God in Elgin, S.C. and Meadowbrook Church of God in Sumter S.C. as well as a Chaplain at the Sumter County Jail. He is now retired in Rocky Mount N.C. We pray for Gods will in this health situation.