Susan , Kurt and Drew , I can’t begin to tell you how heartbroken I am right now after I heard about Clay . I’ve met a lot of characters in my 67 years and lived in a lot of places and my friendship with Clay is one that I can honestly say  was one of the greatest friendships I ever had ,and it was a privilege for me to call him a true friend . When we would get a little out of hand he would always say “the wardens “ calling we gotta go . He was always there to help or most of the time bust my balls about something but I know how much you and the boys meant to him and I’m tearing up as I’m writing this 
  Take care and god bless 
   John Smyth 

I worked with Clay for many years with Big B drugs. So sorry to hear about his passing! Many fold memories moving story’s with him! God got a wonderful person to serve him in heaven. He will be dearly missed. God bless he’s family 

Clay was a sweetheart of a guy with a clever sense of humor. As a real estate executive for CVS he made real estate deals a hell of a lot
more fun. Driving around for days on end looking at potential CVS locations could be considered tedious at best, but Clay brought a quick wit and a sense camaraderie that made the whole process a grand old time. 
   I hadn’t seen Clay in years but I have fond memories of our dinners, drinks and RE tours. He was a cool dude. My best to the Wilson family. 

I am so sorry for your loss. Clay was full of life and the first person my dad met when CVS was interested in ur chasing our family business. My dad always liked him because he felt like he was a good old Southern boy. I had the pleasure of working with him for 12 years. He was full of life and always made me laugh. He called me about a month ago to see how I was doing and we we planned on grabbing lunch the next time I was in town. I was shocked to hear the news and my heart goes out to your family. He will be missed by many.

Susan - We were so sorry to hear about Clay's passing.  Someone texted Steve about it today, so we didn't know in time to come.  Not sure I can publicly state all of our memories with the two of you, but you'll know what they are!  We really had some good times together.  It's been years, but the memories flood back.  I'll never forget speeding down the highway headed to the beach with you guys, and having Clay leaning out the window of that big "deuce and a quarter" yelling at the cars as we passed by, "You're history!"  He was certainly a fun guy.  We are fortunate to have known him and had him in our life all those years ago.   Hugs to you.

Clay blessed our CVS Real Estate Team with his time and talent and we are so grateful for his leadership, encouragement, and dedication.  We know he loved his family so very much and they will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. 

Susan, Drew and Kurt
God bless you during this painful time.
Since I first met Clay at the Sylacauga Jack’s for a pharmacy intern interview he and very soon Susan treated me like a member of their family.  Clay has been “my guy” for advice on everything For better than 3 decades.  Guiding me personally, professionally and spiritually.  Always there to help from moving across town, recommending a realtor, roofer, mechanic, you name it.  So many treasured memories from fishing, going to the lake, bowl game trips and just hanging out.  RIP “preacher”.  All my love and prayers to Susan, Drew and Kurt.

Ms. Susan, know that Drew, Kurt, and you are in the thoughts and prayers of your Second Chance (2C) and Hoover Hall families. May God endow you with enough strength, courage, strength, endurance, peace, and understanding to guide you through this season.

To Clay's family

I had the pleasure to work with Clay for a number of years at CVS.  He was the upmost professional, a pleasure to be around and spoke of his family often.  I'm so so sorry for your loss, my family will keep you in our prayers.

Charley Golden

Our hearts and prayers go out to all the family in this difficult time.

Clay was an astute businessman with a great sense of humor. He also was a pleasure to work with and was always appreciative of our staff and  our work. We will miss him and we are sending our condolences  to Susan and his boys. 

Lots of memories,from early pharmacy days,to a lake visit last week.You left us way to soon.So much more to do and say.You'll be sorely missed.  So keep spreading the laughs and smiles and every now and then,join me for a lunch and a cheap whiskey. Ilove you and miss you my brother.Rest in peace

Clay is one of the finest friends, mentors and partners that I have ever had the pleasure of being associated with. Clay taught me how to be a better person every time I was lucky enough to spend any time with him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Clay, you are an awesome man. Rest in Peace. You will be missed by everyone who was lucky enough to spend any time with you. 

I tried to think of when and I first met Clay and the truth is I can’t think of anytime in my pharmacy journey that I didn’t know Clay Wilson.  I guess the first time we ever met would have been when Clay was doing what he did so well...mentoring others and giving back.  It was my first year of pharmacy school when Clay came to speak to our class at Samford and taught us as aspiring pharmacists the importance of “always being on the right side of going home.”  Over the next few years, I got to know Clay through my work at CVS and with the Alabama Pharmacy Association.  Once in practice I was blessed to not only call him a colleague but a true friend and mentor.  Office days at the RBO in Bessemer always included passing words of advice, encouragement, and plenty of laughs from Clay.   I have heard so many stories over the last few days of people he has impacted just as much as he did me.  What a wonderful legacy he has left with so many.  Praying for peace and comfort during this time for all of you. ❤️

Susan, Drew, and Kurt, 
Clay was an incredibly special man and he meant the world to our family.  When I think of him so many memories come to mind - how much he cared for my family especially my mother, how he gave me every opportunity at Big B Drugs to expand my skills and knowledge, his corny jokes and contagious laugh, his willingness to listen and to personally help me whenever I needed him.   He was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers. 

To the Wilson Family:  I’m so very sorry for your loss & know that Clay was extremely respected & appreciated throughout his Pharmacy career.  He was a major asset to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University & served as a mentor & role model for faculty, staff & students.  I certainly appreciated him as he served on the Dean’s Council & shared his managerial expertise with all of us.  Know please that the entire family will be in our thoughts & prayers.  With love, appreciation & sympathy...God’s Peace, Monty

The man that gave me my opportunity to further my career. Couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. He was always quick with a joke and kept everyone entertained on our real estate tours! Just a joy to be around.  RIP big fella. 

Clay was one of the first people I met in my pharmacy life of almost 40 years. He often stood behind the counter with me, helping me catch up and then we visited and talked about everything. He could always talked family and checked up on  mutual friends. We both did several different things through the years but our paths continued to cross and We continued to visit. . Clay was a good man to people and to pharmacy. Love and prayers to Susan, Kurt, and Drew. 

Clay was a true gentleman to work with at CVS.  He was kind, generous, funny and talented.  For every difficult transaction we worked on, he seemed to have a witty and wise saying that made us laugh while, at the same time, provided us with insight and focus.  My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.   

So sorry to hear of Clay’s passing.  I always enjoyed working with him and discussing his passion of exotic cars. He will be missed. 

Michael Nulman



I started working at CVS in 2000 and Clay was one of the first Real Estate Directors I worked with. Clay always went out of his way to tell me how proud he was of my military service, even after he’ left CVS. He made me proud.  He was a great  mentor, colleague and friend. I will miss seeing him at ICSCs. Clay always had a smile and kind word for me. He was a very bright light in the world. The world is a little less bright today. RIP Clay. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. 

I was saddened to hear of Clay's passing. I was always greeted with a smile and a "Hey, Girl" when he came to visit the CVS offices in Rhode Island. My condolences to his family and closest friends. May he rest easy.

We will miss you Clay.  You were a friend, colleague and mentor to many.  You always brought a smile and laugh to any gathering.  May you rest in peace.

One of the finest gentleman  I ever had the opportunity to work with.



Michael Buckless

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Clayton Wilson

July 23, 1955 – September 5, 2020

Southern Heritage Funeral Home & Cemetery

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