Lincoln- Hervey Eugene Clay, 79, passed away peacefully November 28, 2022 at a Howland nursing home, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born March 28, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Wilber and Letitia (Smith) Clay. Hervey was a 1961 graduate of Mattanawcook Academy. He was also a graduate of Cincinnatti College of Mortuary Science and Bentley College in Boston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam war. Hervey owned and operated Clay Funeral Home in Lincoln for many years. He helped countless families through their worst times and became known far and wide for his compassion and caring nature. He was a Past-President of the Maine Funeral Directors Association and served on the Maine State Board of Funeral Service. He was an active and highly respected member of Lincoln Fire Department, serving as the fire company president for many years, retiring as Deputy Chief in 2015 due to health issues. He was also an active member of several local organizations over the years, including Lion's Club, Jaycees, Horeb Lodge #93 AF & AM and Carl E. Burrill American Legion Post 77, Lincoln. He also served on the Board of Directors at Penobscot Valley Hospital and Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union for many years. He is survived by his wife, Jane (Lindsay) Edgecomb-Clay, of Lincoln; four children, Vicki Clay and her significant other, Benjamin Meiklejohn, Stephen Clay, Katie Clay and her significant other, Robert Tomilson, and Samuel Clay and his wife, Rebecca. Seven grandchildren, Brianne Libby, Emily McCormick- Libby- and her wife Sara, Adam Libby, Brandon Wardwell, Jonathan, Elizabeth, and Ariel Clay; two great-granddaughters, Piper and Poppy McCormick-Libby; one sister, Kathleen Clifford and her husband, Dale; several cousins with whom he shared a very special bond, several brothers-in law and sisters-in law and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Sherry (Thurlow) Clay and her parents, Willmont and Jean (Harris) Thurlow. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 1st at Lamson Funeral Home-Clay Chapel, 7 Lee Rd. Lincoln where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Tony Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Lincoln Cemetery.