Michael Steven Clay was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 5, 1960, and passed on September 16, 2022. He loved and was loved by his family very much. Michael loved the beach and being outdoors. He was a police officer in Charleston, South Carolina for 20 years and received many letters of accommodations and promotions. He also worked for Calark Trucking Company where he received safe driving awards and recognition for employee of the month.

He is predeceased by his father, James Edward Clay.

He is survived by his mother, Carole Clay, Midland Texas; wife Marylou Clay, Fort Myers; sister, Cyndy Craven, Midland Texas; brothers, Randy Clay, Oklahoma; Jeff Straton, Arizona; Todd Nickel, Kansas; and James Clay, Port Orange, Florida; son by marriage, James Barone, Fort Myers, Florida; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Barone, Fort Myers, Florida; granddaughters, Marissa Clay and Jala Skeete, both of Fort Myers, Florida; grandsons, Jace Clay and Ja Coker, both of Fort Myers, Florida.