Johnny Lay Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Johnny Lay of Melrose, New Mexico, born in Wasco, California, who passed away on December 5, 2020 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his children, Jared Lay (Brandi) of Lubbock, TX, Jeremiah Lay (Cali) of Las Cruces, NM and Joni Evans (Shawn) of Las Cruces, NM.; his siblings, Jim Lay (Donna) of Melrose, NM and Violet Widner (Harvey) of Dallas, TX; his grandchildren, LeeAnne Evans, John Evans, Braxton Lay, Jaxon Lay, Kara Lay, Addilyn Evans, Jacee Lay and Easton Gose; his wife Genita Lay; his parents, Curtis Lay and Ora Lay; and his brothers, Gene Lay and Curtis Jr..

The family request the memorial contributions be made to the Johnny and Genita Lay memorial scholarship fund (American Heritage Bank) or the Alzeheimers Association.