Jimmy Nolan Lay, 73, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully early morning on February 13, 2017 with his beloved family by his side. Jimmy was born on July 22, 1943 in Angleton, Texas. He graduated from Jesse H. Jones High School in 1961. He briefly attended Stephen F. Austin College before serving in the US Army stationed in Italy. Jimmy was an all-around athlete well into adulthood. He loved playing fast pitch softball and basketball. At the same time he was a faithful Houston Oilers and Texans fan and never missed a game. Later in life Jimmy loved playing golf especially with his longtime friend John Walters.

Lovingly known to his family as Pop, Jimmy is preceded by his father and sister Carolyn. He is survived by his wife, Janelle; his daughters, Raynelle, Jacy and Jaime; son Kerry and son-in-law Alyn. He is also survived by his grandkids Jacob, Tracey, Connor, Alyson, Dalon, Karys, Kara and Kacee; brother Toy and sisters Debbie and Dorothy Elaine. Pop and I want our three girls, Raynelle, Jacy and Jaime, to know how much help you all were to us on this long journey – Thank heaven for little girls.