SHAY
Latane Barker Shay, Jr., 73, of Fairfield, died Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home. Born July 3, 1948 in Lithia, VA, a son of the late Latane Barker Shay, Sr. and Ruth Young Shay.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Jane Irvine “MeMe”; and a brother-in-law, Kenny Emore.
Junior retired from Rockbridge Farmers Co-Op. He loved his family and enjoyed spending his spare time golfing. He also served his country as a combat engineer during the Vietnam era.
Surviving are his wife, Carla Jean Irvine Shay; children, David Shay, Logan Shay (Lenee) and Sara Garnett (Trey); siblings, Greg Shay (Donna), Patricia Rutherford (Terry), Becky Guacheta; sister-in-law, Linda Emore; brother-in-law, Andy Irvine (Michelle); grandchildren, Gabe Shay, Mary-Grace Shay, Kenna Shay, and Drew Moore; and many special nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also surviving are friends from Shenandoah Acres, Greenbrier County, WV, golfing buddies, and many other special friends.
A private memorial service with family and friends will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Dr., Fishersville, VA 22939.
Arrangements by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, VA.
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