Ronald L. Carlay

Dateline-Laurens, SC,

Ronald L. Carlay age 66 of 210 W. Farley Ave. died Saturday, Feb. 4th at his home.
He was born in Greenwood, SC and was a son of Emmie Buzhardt Carlay of Greenwood and the late Ralph Leon Carlay.
Mr. Carlay was a Professional Engineer receiving his BA Degree and MBA from Clemson. He was formerly employed with Torrington for 25 years and for the past 15 years was employed with Jacobs Engineering. He was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and a life member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Mr. Carlay was a member of the Waterloo United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa Ficklin Carlay of the home; his mother, Emmie B. Carlay of Greenwood; a daughter, Mari-Pat Mahon of Hickory Tavern; two sons, Ronald (Bo) Leon Carlay, II and his wife Susan of Laurens and Shannon Wells Carlay of Greenwood; a foster brother, Charles Gotshaw and his wife Mary of Laurens and four grandsons.
Mr. Carlay was predeceased by a brother, Michael Livingston Carlay.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Gray Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Greenwood.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Gray Funeral Home of Laurens