June 6, 1937 - October 6, 2024
Visitation
Monday, October 14th from 11 am to 1 pm at Moreland Funeral Home
Service
Monday, October 14th at 1:00 pm at Moreland Funeral Home (Click Video Link to view livestream)
Burial
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
Donald Thomas "Buddy" Lay, age 87, of New Albany, OH passed away October 6, 2024 at home. Owner of Faust Washer and Dryer Co. Buddy was a proud Marine for 8 years with great love for his country and especially his family. A member of Alexandria Church of Chrsit where he attended and served the Lord. Survived by his wife, Teri Lay, daughters, Teri (Jim) Fehrman, Sharon (Tony) Varner and Susi (Dave) Bratton; grandchildren, David and Amanda Leopard, of North Carolina, Tyler and Molly Fehrman of Minnesota, Chelsea and Andrew Huckeba of Florida, Tarah and Calvin Shaw of Ohio, and Joshua Fehrman of Ohio; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Marsh; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Theresa Lay, daughter, Lori Lee, and grandson, Thomas Leopard. He told everyone over and over what a great 87 years he had on earth and was now ready to go home with our Lord. God answered Yes!.Friends may call at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E . Schrock Road, Westerville, Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. followed by a service at 1 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with military honors. Donations for his great care to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231. Thanks to the entire staff on Buddy's team for their excellent care.
Condolences
Megan - Oct 14, 2024
While I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Lay for nearly long enough, he left quite the impression. What a wonderful man! My deepest condolences go out to Teri and the entire family. He will certainly be missed. Semper Fi!
ROGER D MALONE USMC - Oct 11, 2024
IT CANNOT BE INHERRITED NOR CAN IT EVER BE PURCHASED YOU AND NO ONE ALIVE CAN BUY IT FOR ANY PRICE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RENT AND CANNOT BE LENT. YOU ALONE AND OUR OWN HAVE EARNED IT WITH YOUR SWEAT, BLOOD AND LIVES. YOU WON IT FOREVER. THE TITLE UNITED STATES MARINE GO WITH GOD MY BROTHER SEMPER FI ROGER MALONE USMC
Susie Reed - Oct 11, 2024
My family was attending Church of Christ at Alexandria when Buddy first came through the doors and my (now husband of 10 years but sweetheart then) and I were blessed to greet him and Teri at the front doors. What a huge and bright impact the Lays have always been since in our lives, blessing us with encouragement, generosity at our wedding and baby shower etc. Buddy’s enthusiasm every week was always a joy to my entire family. My children (8 & 6) along with my husband and I will miss him ever so dearly. Praying for peace in Teri’s heart and for comfort for the whole family. What a wonderful man Buddy was and I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven.
Debbie Brush Baker - Oct 11, 2024
I think it would be fair to say that Buddy was my dad’s (Ron Brush) best friend since childhood. I remember Buddy hanging out with my dad all my life. He was such a wonderful sincere person. It makes me smile to think of him in heaven hanging out with my dad again. Probably playing golf. I’m so sorry for your loss. I plan to see him again one day, and you will too My love and prayers are with you. Debbie (Brush) Baker