Thomas H. Lay

Thomas H. Lay "TOMMY" of Owings, MD. was born in Woodbridge VA, on August 15, 1966, the youngest of four children. Tommy's father was retired from the Military and also Law enforcement, which gave Tommy the opportunity to see many places in the world, and the passion in helping others. He was a devout Christian.Tommy graduated from Woodbridge Senior High School. While in high school he in worked as a lifeguard. After graduating, he attended NVCC and CLC, while working on his degrees. He worked in the health and fitness fields where he competed in many competitions and won. On his off time, Tommy would visit varies nursing homes, meeting the elderly that did not have families, he put smiles on their faces and gave them love, they became part of his family. Tommy never met a stranger; he had many, many friends all over the world. His deepest passion was helping others and law enforcement, following his father’s footsteps. He joined the Prince Georges Sheriff's Department, where he retired as a Captain. He still took his time out in helping others and maintained his passion for power lifting and studied Judo.Tommy was an outstanding, loving son and brother, a loyal friend to many, and his love for God. His presence and smile could light up the world.Tommy is survived by his loving mother and best friend, Elisabeth Lay, there was not a day he did not call his mother at least three times to check on her and just to say, “Mom, I love you”; his stepfather James Taylor, one sister, who loved him dearly, Carol Lay Ausley, brother-in-law Max Ausley, his best friends, Curtis Neiland and Derek Matthews. Also, his lifelong family friend John C. Barker, and his dearest, dearest friend "Rita Eady," who he always held a special place in his heart, and many cousins and nieces.He is preceded in death by his Father, Curtis W. Lay, two older brothers, Curtis W. Lay II and Darrell E. Lay, and many Uncles and Aunts.Tommy would say to all of his family and friends, “I love you; please don't be sad, I will always be with you. Mom and Carol I will see you in heaven. Rejoice and be happy for me that I am in internal life with God, my Dad and my brothers”, and would probably make a joke and say to his brothers, “Hey I am the baby, but I am still bigger than you. I am at final peace and happiness now, I have no pain” with a smile on his face he would say "I'm watching over all of you!" To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas H. Lay please visit our Sympathy Store.