Michael Eugene Lay, age 64 of Cumberland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born in Benham, KY on April 4, 1959 to Eugene and Anna Lay. Michael was a graduate of Cumberland High School and a lifelong resident of Cumberland. Straight out of high school he started working as a coal miner for the Benham Coal Company. He worked as a coal miner for more than 25 years. He loved spending time in the mountains, hunting deer and turkey, ginsenging and hunting for mushrooms.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Anna Stewart Lay, and a beloved grandson, Shane Donovan Day.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of almost 38 years, Kathy Dixon Lay; three daughters, April Lay of Cumberland; Angel Sergent (Kenny) of Benham; Misty Day of Mt. Sterling; three sisters, Debbie Abner of Totz; Cathy Fox of Rosspoint; Cheryl Lay (Larry Tippett) of Cumberland; grandchildren, Dr. Savannah Day (Trevor Clemons) of Springhill, TN; Alexis, Riley and Noah Sergent, all of Cumberland; his furbabies, Remington, Zoey and Ginger; his grandpups, Oz and Pippa; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 5 to 8 PM at the Tri City Funeral Home.  His funeral service will be Wednesday beginning at 1 PM at Tri City Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Monte Vista Cemetery in Cumberland KY with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Michael Lay.