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William Kay Obituary
His memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 24, 2025 in the J.M. Ford Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jason Cornwell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
William "Bill" graduated from Thomson High School and went on to study at Augusta University where he earned his bachelor's degree. He worked for seven years as a houseparent for developmentally disabled individuals. Bill then went on to pursue a self-employed career in painting and home maintenance. He had a passion for missions and building disciples. Bill and his wife were faithful members of North Augusta Fellowship Presbyterian Church in America.
He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his son, William Maxwell Kay; his brothers, Joe Kay (Linda), Mike Kay (Paige), and Steve Kay (Dot); his sister, Judy Pair (Mike); brothers-in-law, Barney D. Lamar and Thomas H. Lamar; six nieces; and one nephew.
"For God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16.
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Cliff Hull
January 20, 2026
Saddened to learn of Bill's passing, but grateful he is with our Lord Jesus Christ. Have known Bill since our Augusta College days, so that is almost 50 years. A faithful follower of Jesus. Faithful, honest, compassionate, with a love for the gospel and people. So sorry Susan and William, may our Lord comfort you in this loss. -Cliff Hull
Rick Faircloth
January 12, 2026
To the Bill Kay family, especially Susan and Judy, I just learned about Bill going to Heaven. I´m so sorry for the pain you´re going through and I pray for God´s powerful Holy Spirit to help you. Bill was always a great friend and college roommate to me, and I regret not visiting him through the years. I missed the many great memories we could have had serving Jesus together and just being friends. We always laughed a lot. My prayers are with you. With love,
Rick Faircloth.
Dr and Mrs. William M (Marlene) Johnson
January 9, 2026
Bill was an extremely honest and kind person. I knew him for almost 30 years as he kept our rental property at Third and Ellis in such great shape. He could do an amazing job at repairing anything, including our own home in Augusta. We will miss him. Even our adult children just recalled what a good person Bill was: reliable, fair, and a true gentleman living a good Christian life. We are all saddened by his passing away.
Konrad Godfrey
December 28, 2025
I am going to miss our early morning phone calls.
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Erma Hiott-Ellis
December 28, 2025
I was so surprised to see that Bill has gone to be with his Lord. He worked so hard for our HOA. We all loved Bill and all his mission work. May God give you peace, comfort and strength.
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