James E. Lay of Goshen, OH. Born on May 25, 1919 in Campbell County, TN. Went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2016, age 97. Beloved husband of the late Pearl M. (nee Anderson) Lay. Loving father of Barbara Allen, James Lay, Bobby (Geneva) Lay, Darrell (Debbie) Lay and the late Roger, Billy, and Fred Lay and Carolyn Tso. Father-in-law of Terry Lay. Caring grandfather of 17 grandchildren, 2 late grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Wesley, Paul and Herman Lay, Glenna Huddleston, Pernia Anderson and the late Raymond Lay and Nellie Smith. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 7:30 PM at Williams Corner Church of God, 6162 St. Rt. 132, Goshen, where friends will be received from 5 PM until the time of service. Visitation on Saturday, November 26, 10 - 11 AM at Cox & Son Funeral Home, 418 5th St., Jelico, TN. Graveside service on Saturday at 11:30 AM at Douglas Cemetery, Jelico, TN. Rev. Rick McKinney of Williams Corner Church of God will be the minister for the services. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Goshen 6655 Edenton Pleasant Plain Rd Pleasant Plain, Ohio United States 45162