Douglas Alan Lay, age 67, went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023. He was a resident of Powell and had attended Wallace Memorial Baptist Church from childhood. He had worked with his family at Handy Dandy Food Market and Handy Dandy Car Wash. 

Doug was a graduate of Knoxville Central High School, earned a BS in IT, and taught college-level IT for 20 years. Many of his students kept in touch with him long after graduation and commented on how much they enjoyed his classes. He continued to be the “go-to tech guy” for many of his friends and family throughout his life and had an extraordinary ability with all types of technology and computers. Doug adored his parents and was devoted to his sons. He had a big heart and a sweet personality. Doug loved to share puns, play his guitars, enjoyed photography, and had a deep interest in history and current events. He had a wealth of knowledge about classic cars and enjoyed owning several of them over the years. Doug had a phenomenal memory of his favorite 60s and 70s music and an appreciation of movies, especially science fiction and film noir. 

Preceded in death by his beloved sons Matthew Lay and Jonathan Lay; parents Elbert Lay and Carrie Marie Lay. Doug is survived by brother Steve Lay and wife Sonya; cousin David Keck and his wife Jackie; special friend Jan Greene; several cousins, nieces, great nieces and great nephews. 

Receiving of Friends will be 4-6pm Wednesday, May 31 at Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel with services to follow at 6pm. Graveside will be 11am Thursday, June 1 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens.