Henry Eugene Clay

December 13, 1946 ~ July 6, 2022 (age 75)

Henry Eugene Clay, age 75, Burlington, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born on December 13, 1946, in Mound City, Kansas, the son of Henry T. and Iva Mae Dean Clay.

He graduated from De Soto High School. He served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam, earning a Bronze Star.

He was united in marriage to Minda Sue McDaniel on August 31, 1979. She preceded him in death on October 29, 2011. He was also preceded in death by a brother and three sisters, Janet and Sandra Clay, and Sharlene Snovelle.

Henry enjoyed fishing, buying things to fix up, watching baseball and football, and computer games.

He is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Thomas (Justin), and Nancy Clay; three brothers, Jack Clay, Dean Clay, and Rick Clay; two sisters, Linda Sallaz and Betty Strout; and several grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at the Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Mound City Chapel. Burial will be in the Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to service time at the Chapel. Individual respects and guest registry can be made from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday at the Mound City Chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Disabled American Veterans. Online condolences can be left at www.schneider funerals.com.