Claude C. Kay Jr.

Claude C. Kay, Jr., 87, formally of 425 Campfield Church Rd. died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at the Abbeville Nursing Home. Mr. Kay was born in Abbeville County to the late Claude C. and Mary Uldrick Kay, Sr. He was married to the late Jessie Hall Kay. Mr. Kay retired from the S.C. Highway Department after 40 years of service; he was a member of the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church and a great friend to all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Shelby Jean Kay Knox. Mr. Kay is survived by his brother, Howard Kay of Abbeville, two grandchildren, Michael Knox and Kelly Peeler both of Abbeville, and three great-grandchildren, Jared Peeler, Nathan Knox and Austin Knox. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM to 3:00PM Monday, October 31, 2005 at Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be at 3:00PM in the church. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. The family is at their respective homes. Memorial Contributions in memory of Mr. Kay may be sent to the Upper Long Cane Presbyterian Church 194 Hwy 20 Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be sent to the Kay family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Kay family.