Help Support the Lay Family

UPDATE:

All future donations will go towards payment of medical bills and Emma, Marshall, Hank, and Maggie's savings accounts.

Charles (Chuck) Daniel Lay met his Savior face to face on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

He is survived by his wife Stephanie Lay, and their children Emma, Marshall, Hank and Maggie Lay; parents Judy and Dan Lay; sister Alexis and husband Mark Isbell, and their children Sara Jo and Elijah Isbell; mother in law Rebecca Chapman; father in law Terry McClain; brother in law Nathan and wife Anna Grace McClain; sister in law Kristen and husband Alex Wander, and their children Gracie and Brooks Wander; as well as many other beloved family members, and friends.

Born on August 14, 1984 in New Orleans, LA, Charles had a unique way of making everyone he knew feel seen and loved and gave the best hugs. His deep love for Jesus was evident and is a lasting legacy to all who had the joy of knowing him.

A lifelong artist, Charles graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2008, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He explored and grew his creativity as a graphic designer, illustrator, and hand letterer who loved to use his gifts and skill to bring honor to God. He most recently served as the Creative Director at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX.

Charles also enjoyed volunteering at his church, trying out new taco spots, listening to music, and spending quality time with his family at home or at the beach.

Charles was a loving husband and father, loyal son and brother, good friend, talented artist, foodie, and beloved child of God. He will be missed by many but we have peace in knowing that we will see him again soon.

A service celebrating Charles's life will be on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Christ Chapel Bible Church Chapel at 11:00am. The service will be streamed online for those unable to attend. I will post the link here when it is available.

Christ Chapel Bible Church

3701 Birchman Ave.

Fort Worth, TX 76107

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Dear Friends and Family,

As some of you already know, in the summer of 2024, our good friend Charles (Chuck) Lay was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of double stage four cancer. This is sometimes referred to as Cancer with an Unknown Primary (or CUP) because its original location in the body is difficult to pinpoint. As of today, Charles is experiencing cancer growth in his colon, liver, lungs, and bones. In short, this terminal diagnosis has been catastrophic to him and his precious family.

We are raising funds to support Charles, his wife Stephanie, and their four children: Emma (19), Marshall (14), Hank (12), and Maggie (3) as they navigate the ins and outs of such an egregious diagnosis. Charles, the primary provider for their family, is unable to work due to the toll the cancer is taking on his body. He has an amazing team of medical professionals working closely with him, but treatment is costly and incredibly difficult.

Would you consider joining us in support of such a wonderful family? Your donation will be used to help the Lays pay for medical expenses, travel expenses when receiving treatment outside Fort Worth, lost wages as Charles is unable to work outside the home, meals, and increased expenses related to his terminal diagnosis.

Charles and Stephanie are devoted followers of Jesus and are an immense blessing to everyone who has the privilege to know them. Over the past few months, they have expressed many times that they have felt The Lord's closeness and experienced the supernatural peace that comes from walking closely with Him. They appreciate your continued prayers and want to share a passage of Scripture that has been especially meaningful to them:

22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,

for his compassions never fail.

23 They are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23

Thank you for your willingness to help support the Lay Family during an incredibly difficult time.