Andrew “Drew” Keith Slay, age 24, of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away suddenly from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Drew was born February 24, 1999 in Austell, Georgia. Drew was a 2017 graduate of Alexander High School and was currently enrolled as an Art major at the University of West Georgia. An honor student at West Georgia, Drew was set to graduate soon. He also held two jobs, working as a retail associate with The Farmers Table in Douglasville, as well as a graphic designer for the University newspaper, The West Georgian. A Southern gentleman, Drew was truly a gentle giant. There are not enough words to describe his kind, tender heart, along with his high intelligence, artistic ability, and many academic achievements and accomplishments. From a very early age he was able to “void warranties” on any computer and could game like a pro. Drew was a member of Ephesus Baptist Church. His presence will be deeply missed by so many, especially his family and his favorite pet, MoMo.
Preceding him in death were his paternal grandmother, Brenda Slay; and his paternal grandfather, Julis Slay.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jerry and Amanda Slay; brother Alex Slay; maternal grandparents, Larry and Tenia Nichols; aunts and uncles, Terry and Stacey Slay, Brent and Janet Nichols, and Renee Nichols and Tandy Barrett; cousins, Josh Slay, Zach Slay, Jake Nichols and Sarah Nichols; as well as countless friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by all who loved him.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with Dr. Billy Godwin officiating.
Thoughts and condolences to the family may be shared online at www.whitleygarner.com.
Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Andrew Slay
