Phillip H. Lay

passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on June 30,

2012. He was the son of the late Hilton E. Lay and Carolyn (Isaacs)

Lay who survives.

A graduate of Wolfson high school class of 1976. Phillip was

an avid hunter and fisherman, he delighted in sharing his catch with

family and friends. He loved the casino.

A strong believer in volunteerism, he served as a committee chairman

for the boy scouts for many years.

Surviving in addition to his mother are two children, Christina N. Lay

and Phillip “PJ” Lay, Jr., two siblings, Connie L. Hicks and Mark H.

Lay, two grandchildren, Kylie and Kayla Lay and nieces, nephews and

many dear friends.

Visitation will be Friday, July 6 from 6 – 8 pm at Hardage-Giddens

Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL. The funeral will

be Saturday, July 7 at 10:30 am at Lakewood United Methodist Church,

6133 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217. Burial will follow in

Oaklawn Cemetery.

Memorials in his name may be directed to Community Hospice of NE FL.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at

www.hardage-giddenshendricksave.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 346-3808.