Ralph Clay

Ralph Walter Clay, 73, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Thursday, March 9, 2017. He courageously battled complications from a stroke for over a year after a heart procedure in 2015.

Ralph was born and grew up in Houston, Texas. He attended St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School for his primary studies. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1963. Thereafter, he attended the University of Houston Central Campus. Ralph also served in the United States Army Reserves.

Ralph worked at Hahn & Clay from a teenager until he left the company as President in 1994. Ralph continued working as a Residential Property Manager until 2016.

He is survived by Flo, his adoring and devoted wife, partner and best friend of 49 years; sons, Christopher and Gregory; daughter, Ginger DeVor (Thomas); brothers, Richard (Kathy), Michael, David (Penny), Donald (John), and Tom (Leslie); sisters, MaryLouise, Rosanne (Rick), and Diane (Bobby); and a host of relatives and cherished friends.

The family will receive family and friends, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2017, for the visitation and the Rosary service to follow from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Rd. Houston, Texas, 77092. The Celebration of Life Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 4213 Mangum Rd. Houston, Texas, 77092. Pallbearers will be Ralph's brothers, Richard, Michael, David, Donald and Tom; and his son, Gregory. Interment will be held after the Mass at Woodlawn Funeral and Cemetery at 1101 Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas 77055. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Ambrose Catholic Church in honor of Ralph Walter Clay by visiting www.stambrosehouston.org.

Ralph would like to let you all know that his work here is done. He received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he has not seen in a long time. Job security is guaranteed. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing, tending his vineyard, talking about politics, and watching romantic movies to his heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. He left detailed instructions for his wife and children to celebrate his mission here, which has now been completed most successfully.