James Edward Clay, age 82, of San Augustine, departed this physical life on October 24, 2025, at Colonial Pines Nursing Center in San Augustine. Mr. James Edward Clay was born March 02, 1943. Survived by his five sons: Willie Clay (Jonne’) of Houston, Terrance Randle (Marquita) of Houston, Otis Watts of Pineland, Roy Edward Watts (Patricia) of Dallas, and Cleveland Watts (Jurina Kay) of Kansas, daughter: Tricia Clark (Rev S. J. Clark) of Shreveport, LA, ten grandchildren: and five great grandchildren, two brothers: Calvin Clay (Minnie) of Houston, and Jams Lane Jr. of Hemphill, sister: Dorothy Clay Watts of San Augustine. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing held, Friday, October 31, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Garner and Son Chapel in San Augustine, Texas.

Funeral service held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Reed Chapel Baptist Church, Interment: Mosaic Cemetery, Rev. A. L. Horton, Pastor and Officiating Minister.

Condolences by Garner and Son Mortuary.