Jerry A. Clay Jerry A. Clay, age 66, a resident of Odessa, Missouri passed away at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Missouri on October 26, 2009. He was born on December 26, 1942 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri the son of Oliver J. and Ethel (Johnson) Clay. Jerry was a member of the Painters District Council No.3. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Clay and wife Tina of Eagle, Idaho, Joseph Clay and wife Rachelle of Chilliwack, British Columbia; three daughters, Roxanna Bennett and husband Jim of Cedar Creek, Texas, Tracey Weston and husband Mark of Lewisville, Texas, Tisa Ragland and husband Danny of Independence, Missouri; one brother, Jack Clay of Hardin, Missouri; one sister, Maxine Love of Richmond, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Noah and Levere Estes, and one sister, Frances Minnick.