Billy Darnell Clay known as "Billy Boy" was born March 10, 1982 in Louisville, MS. to Rev. Billy Joe Clay and the Late Dorothy Jane Clay.Billy graduated from Noxubee County High School in May 2000 in Macon, MS.
After graduation, Billy moved to Tuscaloosa, AL. He was employed full time at Peco Foods for 25 years. He was also employed part time at TJ Maxx for 3 years in Tuscaloosa, AL.,until his death.
Billy confessed at an early age. He was a member of Friendship M. B. Church, in Tuscaloosa, AL., under the Leadership of Pastor Bruce W. Henderson, Sr.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy J. Clay, grandparents; (Ephraim and Katie Clay) and (Steven T. and Annie Mae Hammock).
Billy leaves his father, Rev. Billy Joe (Joyce) Clay; 4 sisters, Youlanda Clay, Michelle (Johnny) Brandy, Dante C. King, and Melissa Clay; nephew, Brandon Clay, nieces, Sabriya Clay, Brittany Clay, Johne' Brandy, Johniya Brandy, Ciarra King and Maya (Kylan) Johnson, along with many beloved relatives and friends.