Bobby Dean Clay age 72 of Benton passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at his home.  He was born on June 28, 1953 in Little Rock to Dean Leman Clay and Melba Wheeler Clay. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church for many years. Bobby was a war vet that served in the United States Army for twenty one years before retiring.  He worked for the United States Postal Service in Redfield for over twenty five years. Bobby did construction for a few years with Tracy and Sandy Manning Construction Company. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing when he had free time.  Bobby will be missed greatly by his family. Bobby was proceeded in death by his sister Karen Clay, Brother Michael Clay, his parents, and grandparents.

Bobby is survived by wife, Brenda Cooper Clay; siblings, Jerry Clay, Linda Berryhill, Tina Lovell; children, Shane Alan Cooper and wife, Janella, Robert Dean Clay, Angel Michelle Dimick and husband, Brandon, and Draken Kainn Clay; grandchildren, Murphy Dimick, Julia Clay and fiancé, Cade, Madisen Dimick, Gabrielle Cooper, Jacklyn Cooper, Nathen Clay, Alexis Cooper, MaKayla Clay, Danielle Kathleen Cooper, and Michelle Dimick; two great grandchildren, Johnston and Josalynn.

A celebration of Bobby's life will be held at a later date.  Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431