Clay Elden

Burt

Clay Elden Burt

July 10, 1961 – December 18, 2024

Clay Elden Burt, 63, of Sweetwater Texas, passed away on December 18, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1961, to Billy and Karen Burt. Clay was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who found joy in his family, fishing and hunting.

He graduated from Colorado City High School in 1980 and went on to work in the oil fields alongside his father. Clay's work also took him to various golf courses throughout West Texas, but his life took a new direction when he moved to South Dakota in 1984. There, he worked for several years in the South Dakota Corrections System.

In 1986, Clay married Tamra and together they raised three children. The family moved back to Texas in 1996, where Clay continued his career with the Texas Department of Corrections. In 1998, he joined Union Pacific Railroad, where he worked until his death. Clay worked as a Conductor, and sometimes a Brakeman from 1998 - 2004. In 2004, Clay became a Certified Locomotive Engineer. Clay's family was his pride and joy. He was a loving husband to Tamra, a dedicated father to Allison (Jason) Beard, Austin (Kaitlinn) Burt, and Ethan (Crystal) Burt, and a doting grandfather to his nine grandchildren. In addition to his immediate family, Clay is survived by his mother, his brother and sister and his extended family, including mother-in-law, sister-in-law and brother's in law., and various nieces and nephews.

Clay was preceded in death by his father, Billy George Burt.

Throughout his life, Clay's faith was a cornerstone of his character. He was devoted to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and took great comfort in his faith. He never met a stranger, and lived life to the fullest, with tons of laughter and conversation.

Services will be held at 10:00am on Friday December 27, 2024 at McCoy Chapel of Memories, with Elder Don Richards officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday December 26, 2024 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Funeral Home.