Clay Delano Guthery took his seat with our heavenly host on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Kaiser Permanente South. Clay (aka Clabe) was born on September 12, 1945, in Selmer, AL to  Vivian J. Hodges and Issac Guthery both who preceded him in death.  Clay led a life of adventure as a child, teen and young man. He enjoyed meeting people, laughing and enjoying a good time. People were drawn to his magnetic personality and bright smile, He always had a word or offered advice when needed. After enjoying life on his terms he gave his life back to God.

He worked for the United States Post Office as a mail carrier earlier in life and served as a Deacon at Christ Temple Missionary Baptist church in Sacramento, Ca., for 25 years, he enjoyed serving others and being someone that the church could rely on.  He taught sunday school and at times brought a word or prayer to the congregation.  As an ordained minister, serving was his ministry. With a smile on his face, he loved finding solutions to problems.

Practicing activism for equality, he was also a member of the Sacramento NAACP serving on the membership committee. He especially loved talking to those who were younger about the facts of life and his experiences. Enjoying an intellectual conversation, debating or laughing was his inspiration. Working on completing his college education, he worked hard like his father, Clay started his own business in 1992, determined to be his own boss, he became an entrepreneur.

He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  Clay made a positive impact in the lives of everyone he met.

He is survived by his five children, Monique Guthery (Clark) Kenneth , Chavone Guthery, Vivian (Nicole) Guthery, Clay Guthery Jr. and Jason Guthery, 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, His siblings Penny Coulter, Connie Guthery (Stake), Issac Guthery Jr., Gleniss Faye Guthery, Leenis Ray Guthery, Terrance Guthery, Charles Guthery. Lillian Lemmon.

His first cousin Jacqueline Green (Curtis). and leaves to cherish his memories, a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Siblings that preceded him in death; William Guthery, Don Guthery and Merlinda Guthery.

Special Friends : Thlora Atkins, Eric and Lavina Banks, Deacon Edward and Pastor Sophia Clark, YVonne Herieux,  Elodie LaFrances, Antoinette Randall

Appreciation and Gratitude: Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Ramsey Wallace Funeral Home, and thank you to Solomon Temple Community Church for the beautiful flower arrangements.