Floyd Burl Lay Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Floyd Burl Lay passed away peacefully at his home in Medford on April 16 at the age of 88. He was born in Dierks, Arkansas on August 21, 1924. Raised in Southeastern Oklahoma where he met his wife of 65 years- Betty Jo, before traveling to the Klamath Basin in the mid 1940s and later settling in the Rogue Valley in 1955. For many years prior to his retirement he was Superintendent at Medford Moulding located in White City, where he enjoyed his work and those who worked with him. During this time he was also very active in the Medford Moose Lodge, serving on many committees and participating in many of the activities. He delighted in the outdoors with many memorable hunting and fishing trips with friends and family. He is survived by his brother Otis, and sisters Joyce, Lois and Janice of Klamath Falls, children James, Debra, vicki, and Myrna, 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and a soon to arrive great-great granddaughter. Many of whom were with him when he left to rejoin his beloved wife Betty Jo who went to be with Jesus on April 29, 2009. He will be missed by all of us he left behind but out hearts smile at the glorious reunion he is having now. Viewing is scheduled for 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Sunday April 21,2013 at the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday April 22, 2013 with interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. " We sat beside your bedside our hearts were crushed and sore we did our best to the end till we could do no more In tears we watched you sinking, we watched you fade away and though our hearts were breaking we knew you could not stay You left behind some aching hearts that loved you most sincere we never shall and never will forget you Father Dear."

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Floyd Burl Lay

August 21, 1924 - April 16, 2013