He enjoyed so much a quiet dinner with a former Culver classmate, taking his children to Argentina, having his family and friends with him on holidays such as 4th of July at the Blue Ridge ranch, discussing politics with his Friday lunch buddies, and quietly helping friends through difficult times and in any other way. In 1922, his mother died of cancer and his father remarried. He served as a board member for the Shelton School in Dallas and the Pankey Institute of the University of Miami. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. [5] His territory eventually expanded and his profits began to grow. To use this feature, use a newer browser. [17], In 1975, Lay received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.[18]. For 50 years Ward was a sincere and dear friend. He was a member of Brook Hollow Golf Club, Calyx Club, Dallas Assembly, Dallas County Republican Mens' Club, Dallas Friday Group, Dallas Gun Club, Dallas Petroleum Club, Dallas Safari Club, Society of International Business Fellows, Terpischorean Club, the 500 Inc., and Union League Club of Chicago. He started H.W. The H.W. Ward loved Dallas where he lived most of his life, and was active in the community. Alligator hides under beach chairs at North Carolina store. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He's never hurt anyone', 'He was under the care of mental health professionals': Louisville shooter Connor Sturgeon was being treated for depression and anxiety at time of massacre, ChatFISHED: Lonely men on Reddit are tricked into paying for nude images of a busty AI-generated woman in sexy school uniform named 'Claudia', Rules for thee, not for me! He served as a director of Culver Military Academy, was a vice president and trustee of Culver's educational foundation, and was an honorary member of Culver's Cum Laude Society. [1] By 1920, they moved to Greenville, South Carolina. based on information from your browser. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Ward worked with Pepsico until 1970 when he left to begin a long career as an investor and entrepreneur in many different fields, both domestic and foreign.Initially focusing on Mexico, he was a co-founder of a major Mexican holding company with interests including Pepsi-Cola and 7-Up bottling operations, sugar refining, and mineral water distribution, and the Pepsi franchise was Pepsi's largest outside the United States until it was acquired by Pepsi in 2002. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Herman Warden Ward Lay Jr. Ward worked with Pepsico until 1970 when he left to begin a long career as an investor and entrepreneur in many different fields, both domestic and foreign. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 64 birth records, View He died at the age of 73 in 1982. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He liked to create new business opportunities and to see them grow and develop, Mr. Atwell said. Ward is survived by his children Jesse Chapman Carter Lay and his wife Tina of Dallas and Malibu, California; Harper Whitney Lay and Lyndon Walker Lay, both of Dallas; and his grandchildren Edan Warden Lay and Carissa Tiare Lay; his sisters Susan Lay Atwell and her husband Anthony Atwell of Dallas and Dorothy Lay of Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ever creative, his approach was unique. RIP and the Bain family offers our deepest heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. He was in a lot of different ventures to do that in many different fields.. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Ward was kind and giving man and father to my best friend growing up, Ward Lay III. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Ward also owned Cross Creek Ranch, a commercial beef cattle and feed crop operation in Blue Ridge, Texas. He also served as a trustee of Baylor University and Drury College. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas at 2:00 p.m. November 1, 2011. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. In 1932, the same year C. E. Doolin began the Frito Company, twenty-three-year-old Herman Lay started a potato chip route in Nashville, Tennessee, and distributed the products of the Barrett Potato Chip Company of Atlanta. Herman Lay Obituary (2011) - Dallas, TX - Legacy Lay Jr., Herman Warden "Ward" Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia He and a friend invested $100 in ice cream they planned to sell along the convention parade route. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was a director and treasurer of the Southern Dallas Development Corporation, a board member of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas (as well as chairing the Y's international committee), and chair of the host committee for the 1994 Dallas Gran Prix. The Great Depression made jobs scarce, but Lay was persistent. In 2003 he extended his interests in Argentina when he co-founded a winery, Andeluna Cellars in Mendoza, Argentina which today produces and sells internationally a wide variety of premium red and white wines. Do not sell or share my personal information. Published by Dallas Morning News on Oct. 30, 2011. Then with a $30,000 bank loan, he persuaded Barrett to take the difference in preferred stock. Officials believe no foul play was involved. I loved the man. April 17 (UPI) -- Police in Rhode Island rescued a raccoon from a prison of its own making when the animal was found trapped under a storm drain grate. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The 2.2-acre Lay Ornamental Garden at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens was designed for Mimi Lay Hodges in honor of her late husband. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. In 1932, he borrowed US$100 and founded the H.W. He peacefully left us on October 28, 2011. He was a member of Brook Hollow Golf Club, Calyx Club, Dallas Assembly, Dallas County Republican Mens' Club, Dallas Friday Group, Dallas Gun Club, Dallas Petroleum Club, Dallas Safari Club, Society of International Business Fellows, Terpischorean Club, the 500 Inc., and Union League Club of Chicago.Ward's accomplishments were many, and if those who knew him well were asked what was most important to him they would answer his family and his friends. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. April 17 (UPI) -- Police were summoned to a North Carolina store where an alligator wandered up to the entrance and tried to find shade under a row of beach chairs on display. He then worked as a traveling salesman for the Barrett Food Company, when he delivered potato chips to his customers in his Ford Model A. Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1945 to Herman Warden Lay and Amelia "Mimi" Harper Lay. Ward was a co-founder of two airlines, Great Plains and Air Florida, and Rucker Construction Co., which completed many projects, including the Braniff Airways terminal at DFW. Share highlights of Herman's life. By 1920, they moved to Greenville, South Carolina. Friends can be as close as family. The average age of ADVERTISEMENT Herman Warden Lay was born June 3, 1909, in Charlotte, N.C., the son of Jesse N. and Bertha Erman Parr Lay. Who were the people in Herman's life? [1], Lay was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 6, 1909. The world's loss is certainly Heaven's gain. Help paint a picture of Herman so that he is always remembered. He launched the Carter Lay Charitable Fund after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2012, Lay, pictured right with friends, beat leukemia in 2013, just 15 months after starting chemotherapy treatments. Lays Inc. Lays Inc. named on the name of its owner Herman Lay was introduced in the year of 1932. Lay Distributing Company based in Atlanta, Georgia, a distributor for the Barrett Food Products Company, and began to hire employees. Herman Warden Ward Lay Jr. followed in his fathers footsteps to become a successful businessman in his own right. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. April 17 (UPI) -- Authorities in South Carolina said deputies were shocked when an unusual visitor showed up at a county jail: a prairie dog. Portrait of Herman Lay as Chairman of the Board of PepsiCo, 1969, Association of Private Enterprise Education, The Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies, Happy 50th anniversary, Frito-Lay -- PEPline looks back at FLNA's history, "APSU benefactor, alumna, heiress to Frito-Lay Co. dies", Herman Warden Lay Jr., son of snack icon who found his own success in business, dies at 66, "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Herman_Lay&oldid=1148928761, Businesspeople from Charlotte, North Carolina, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 April 2023, at 03:48. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. WebHerman Warden Lay was born June 3, 1909, in Charlotte, N.C., the son of Jesse N. and Bertha Erman Parr Lay. Farewell Ward. His alma mater, Furman University, offers a scholarship in his name. Today, PepsiCo operates three divisions, Frito-Lay, Pepsi-Cola, and Tropicana. There was a problem getting your location. Select the next to any field to update. He was inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame in 2002. He died at the age of 73 on December 6, 1982. [1][2] His father, Jesse N. Lay, worked for International Harvester, first as a bookkeeper in Charlotte and later as a commercial salesman in Columbia, South Carolina, where the family moved. Ward spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, and the family moved to Dallas in 1962 where Ward's father merged his Lay Company with the Frito Company (and later into Pepsico). Opportunity came his way again in 1961, when H.W. [16] By then, it was the largest producer of potato chips and snack foods in the country, with more than 1,000 employees, manufacturing plants in eight cities, and branches or warehouses in 13 others. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Herman Warden Lay (1909 1982) was an American businessman who was involved in potato chip manufacturing with his eponymous brand of Lay's potato chips. He was a member of Brook Hollow Golf Club, Calyx Club, Dallas Assembly, Dallas County Republican Mens' Club, Dallas Friday Group, Dallas Gun Club, Dallas Petroleum Club, Dallas Safari Club, Society of International Business Fellows, Terpischorean Club, the 500 Inc., and Union League Club of Chicago. In 1969, Lay received the Horatio Alger Award from the American Schools and Colleges Association. In 1965, he was named the first Furman University Alumnus of the Year, and in 1967, Furman awarded him an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Initially focusing on Mexico, he was a co-founder of a major Mexican holding company with interests including Pepsi-Cola and 7-Up bottling operations, sugar refining, and mineral water distribution, and the Pepsi franchise was Pepsi's largest outside the United States until it was acquired by Pepsi in 2002. He had many acquaintances, and also many close friends. Pig runs next to highway after being freed from pen by a bear. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Ward placed a high priority on education. Lay family members worship at the Park Cities Baptist Church, where Lay was chairman of the Building Committee. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The price was $60,000. An autopsy report is underway, but his death is not believed to be suspicious, according to TMZ. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. WebCarter Lay, 44, a businessman and philanthropist, was found in his bedroom. Learn more about merges. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Ward received an honorary degree at Northwood University in Dallas. Ward spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, and the family moved to Dallas in 1962 where Ward's father merged his Lay Company with the Frito Company (and later into Pepsico). 3 June 1909 : 3 June 1909 : Birth - Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Herman Warden Lay Jr. 13 October, 1945 28 October, 2011 Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, A friend of Lay told TMZ that he had recently beaten leukemia. Foster McKissick | Legacy of Leadership Profile, Arthur M. Williams, Jr. | Legacy of Leadership Profile, Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Interview, Ben R. Morris | Legacy of Leadership Profile, Charles W. Coker | Legacy of Leadership Interview, David S. Lewis | Legacy of Leadership Profile, E. 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He Ward also traveled extensively in Argentina, and in 1998 bought a large ranch in Argentina's Lake District of Patagonia, which he converted from a sheep ranch to a guest ranch featuring a renovated century old ranch headquarters, fly fishing and hunting for red deer, boar, and puma. What schools or universities did Herman attend? [1] His late son, Herman Warden Lay Jr., was a Dallas-based co-founder of a bottling company in Mexico for Pepsi and 7 Up. Lay family member is 71. Who is Herman Lay to you? By year's end, his territory had expanded and his profits had risen. Select "Add Memory" to share stories and photos. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. In 1932, he borrowed US$100 and founded the H.W. He also served as a director and lecturer for the American Management Association's Operation Enterprise program in New York. He then attended Furman University on an athletic scholarship for two years, but did not graduate. He retired from PepsiCo in 1980. April 17 (UPI) -- Police in Massachusetts shared a photo of a car that got caught in a high tide after being parked right behind a "no Parking" sign. Invite family and friends to share what they know about Herman W. Lay Jr. Herman W Lay Jr of Harris County, Texas was born c. 1945. Herman Warden "Ward" Lay, Jr. of Dallas, Texas was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 13, 1945 to Herman Warden Lay and Amelia "Mimi" Harper Lay. Add family and friends whose lives he impacted. In 1932, salesman Herman Lay opened a snack food operation in Dorset, Ohio and, in 1938, he purchased the Atlanta, Georgia potato chip manufacturer "Barrett Food Company, " renaming it "H.W. He served as a director and member of the executive committee of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, and was chairman of the annual New Year's Day parade in 1990. Ward was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Linda and his eldest son, Herman Warden ("Wardie") Lay III. In 1950, in February, Joe McCarthy gave a speech alleging that he had a list of "members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring" who worked in the State Department. Lay married Sarah Amelia "Mimi" Harper and had four children. His father, Jesse N. Lay, worked for International Harvester, first as a bookkeeper in Charlotte and later as a commercial salesman in Columbia, South Carolina, where the family moved. Ward is survived by his children Jesse Chapman Carter Lay and his wife Tina of Dallas and Malibu, California; Harper Whitney Lay and Lyndon Walker Lay, both of Dallas; and his grandchildren Edan Warden Lay and Carissa Tiare Lay; his sisters Susan Lay Atwell and her husband Anthony Atwell of Dallas and Dorothy Lay of Dallas; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Lay, who was known for his philanthropic efforts, was cancer free just 15 months after his diagnosis. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. 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