Clay Root

May 14, 1995 - September 2, 2020

Richard Clayton "Clay" Talbot Root, 25, passed away on September 2, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 5 at 3PM in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Milledgeville with Rev. Larry Glover officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2PM until the service time. Clay was native of Baldwin County and worked in Construction. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing, and enjoyed working with his hands. He is survived by his beloved children, Sawyer Root, Kaleigha Means, Harley Reed, and Cherrish Maloney ; mother, Sheila Talbot Allen of Lizella; father and mom; Richard and Suzette Root of Milledgeville; brothers, George Dressler of Milledgeville; Christopher Clance of Lizella; sisters, Angela Talbot of Lizella, Courtney Dressler of Milledgeville, Kymberlyn Taylor Root of Milledgeville; Christian Faulkner of Lizella; Amber Price of Lizella; grandparents, Catherine Root of Milledgeville, Dale Nelson of Alma, Paul Talbot of Byron, Sandra Hill of Milledgeville; Fiance, Savannah Reed; and his beloved dog, Lola, and his best friend, Joey Farmer. For those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue Foundation, 711 S. Wilkinson St.; Milledgeville, GA 31061