But the company lost that family feeling. Ward is survived by his children Jesse Chapman Carter Lay and his wife Tina of Dallas and Malibu, California; Harper Whitney Lay and Lyndon Walker Lay, both of Dallas; and his grandchildren Edan Warden Lay and Carissa Tiare Lay; his sisters Susan Lay Atwell and her husband Anthony Atwell of Dallas and Dorothy Lay of Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. North Carolina man's security camera records bear scare. As a young man searching for a career during the Great Depression, he suffered some lean years, but no hard-luck lessons were lost on Lay. By 1937, he had 25 employees, and had begun producing his own line of snack foods. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas at 2:00 p.m. November 1, 2011. Ward was a very generous man who I'm so glad to have met. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1945 to Herman Warden Lay and Amelia "Mimi" Harper Lay. His nomination to the Supreme Court was approved by the Senate, 69 to 11. He started H.W. International Bat Appreciation Day celebrates winged mammals. In 1932, the same year C. E. Doolin began the Frito Company, twenty-three-year-old Herman Lay started a potato chip route in Nashville, Tennessee, and distributed the products of the Barrett Potato Chip Company of Atlanta. He was competent, proud, thoughtful-a delightful and dependable friend who left this world a better place for his presence. Herman Warden Lay October 13, 1945 - October 28, 2011 Obituary Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1945 to Herman Warden Lay and Amelia "Mimi" Harper Share highlights of Herman's life. Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1945 to Herman Warden Lay and Amelia "Mimi" Harper Lay. RIP and the Bain family offers our deepest heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Herman Warden Lay Jr. 13 October, 1945 28 October, 2011 Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, Ward is survived by his children Jesse Chapman Carter Lay and his wife Tina of Dallas and Malibu, California; Harper Whitney Lay and Lyndon Walker Lay, both of Dallas; and his grandchildren Edan Warden Lay and Carissa Tiare Lay; his sisters Susan Lay Atwell and her husband Anthony Atwell of Dallas and Dorothy Lay of Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Play it now! Lay Distributing Company based in Atlanta, Georgia, a distributor for the Barrett Food Products Company, and began to hire employees. There are nine grandchildren. The grace and verve with which Ward lived and served made us all grateful for the companionship of a valued, generous and adventurous friend. He He peacefully left us on October 28, 2011. He endowed chairs in business education at Southern Methodist University (Herman W. Lay Professor of Marketing) and Baylor University (the Herman W. Lay Chair of Private Enterprise). Sorry! By then, it was the largest producer of potato chips and snack foods in the country, with more than 1,000 employees, manufacturing plants in eight cities, and branches or warehouses in 13 others. Son of Jessie Newton Lay and Bertha Erman Lay. Lay & Co. became publicly owned. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. There are nine grandchildren. In all, he raised $5,000. He was born on March 6, 1909 and his birthplace is Charlotte North Carolina. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Herman Lay died on December 6, 1982, in Baylor Hospital. Lay purchased the Barrett's plant in Jacksonville, Fla., and during the next few years, established manufacturing plants in Jackson, Miss., Louisville, Ky., and Greensboro, N.C. we begin to show & tell who our loved ones were during particular moments in their lives. His alma mater, Furman University, offers a scholarship in his name. Gifts to Furman from Lay and his estate have totaled $3.8 million. He died at the age of 73 on December 6, 1982. This section is to introduce Herman Lay with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. [2][9] By 1937, he had 25 employees, and had begun producing his own line of snack foods. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Add to your scrapbook. WebHerman Lay was making potato chips, but didn't have a restaurant or store to market them, so he began selling what we now know as "Lays Potato Chips" out of the trunk of his car. A system error has occurred. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas at 2:00 p.m. November 1, 2011. He was a director and treasurer of the Southern Dallas Development Corporation, a board member of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas (as well as chairing the Y's international committee), and chair of the host committee for the 1994 Dallas Gran Prix. Ward worked with Pepsico until 1970 when he left to begin a long career as an investor and entrepreneur in many different fields, both domestic and foreign. He served as a board member for the Shelton School in Dallas and the Pankey Institute of the University of Miami. Herman W Lay Jr of Harris County, Texas was born c. 1945. Now they both live forever at Culver,probably near the Mess Hall he donated. I found on Findagrave.com. Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Lay was also a founder of the movement, Do Good Mob, which encourages people to do more good. Ward worked with Pepsico until 1970 when he left to begin a long career as an investor and entrepreneur in many different fields, both domestic and foreign. April 17 (UPI) -- International Bat Appreciation Day, celebrated annually on April 17, was designed to dispel myths about the flying mammals and spread word of the benefits the creatures have for the ecosystem. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Culver Education Foundation, 1300 Academy Road, Culver, Indiana 46511, or a charity of their choice. Ward spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, and the family moved to Dallas in 1962 where Ward's father merged his Lay Company with the Frito Company (and later into Pepsico). Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We'll connect you with others who know the person you follow. [16] Officials believe no foul play was involved. Initially focusing on Mexico, he was a co-founder of a major Mexican holding company with interests including Pepsi-Cola and 7-Up bottling operations, sugar refining, and mineral water distribution, and the Pepsi franchise was Pepsi's largest outside the United States until it was acquired by Pepsi in 2002. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Lay family members worship at the Park Cities Baptist Church, where Lay was chairman of the Building Committee. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79816814/herman-warden-lay. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Try again. "I kept telling myself it was my territory and my business. There was a problem getting your location. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Ward was a co-founder of two airlines, Great Plains and Air Florida, and Rucker Construction Co., which completed many projects, including the Braniff Airways terminal at DFW. You can always change this later in your Account settings. In 1967, on October 2nd, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black US Supreme Court justice. Select "Add Memory" to share stories and photos. AncientFaces is a 100% Free and Family Friendly Community to share memories and connect with others to discover more about Uncovering Our Shared Memories: An Introduction to the Community Standards at AncientFaces He also served as a member and chairman of the Advisory Council to the Furman University Board of Trustees and was national co-chairman of Furman's Program of Greatness. What schools or universities did Herman attend? [6][7][8] He peddled potato chips from Atlanta to Nashville, Tennessee. Ward loved Dallas where he lived most of his life, and was active in the community. Mr. Lays family has a long tradition of contributing to their community through gifts that include the 2.2-acre Lay Ornamental Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and the Lay Family Concert Organ at the Meyerson Symphony Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Dallas. Verify and try again. Lay was a sports enthusiast who took part in celebrity car racing. Dec 13, 1920 The First Bag A woman named Laura Scudder created the first type of chip bag, out of wax paper. [15] Opportunity came his way again in 1961, when H.W. [1] He then attended Furman University on an athletic scholarship for two years, but did not graduate.[1][2]. Ward spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, and the family moved to Dallas in 1962 where Ward's father merged his Lay Company with the Frito Company (and later into Pepsico). A friend of Lay told TMZ that he had recently beaten leukemia. [1] He died at the age of 73 on December 6, 1982. A week later and still no job, Lay had second thoughts about the position he turned down. Ward attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana and Southern Methodist University. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. By the end of a few days of protest, 12,614 people had been arrested - making it the largest mass arrest in US history. The college later awarded him an honorary doctoral degree. I loved the man. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Herman's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Lay family tree. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He began his career at Sunshine Biscuits and was laid off because of the Great Depression. He was a member of Brook Hollow Golf Club, Calyx Club, Dallas Assembly, Dallas County Republican Mens' Club, Dallas Friday Group, Dallas Gun Club, Dallas Petroleum Club, Dallas Safari Club, Society of International Business Fellows, Terpischorean Club, the 500 Inc., and Union League Club of Chicago. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? There is a problem with your email/password. Police said Lay was alone in the car. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Who were the people in Herman's life? Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1945 to Herman Warden Lay and Amelia "Mimi" Harper Lay. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. Geni requires JavaScript! Foster McKissick | Legacy of Leadership Profile, Arthur M. Williams, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile, Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Interview, Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Profile, Charles W. 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