As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I will miss him tremendously! Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Five a bag!" A wonderful, kind and loyal friend for 40 plus years. Published: 15:24 EDT, 4 September 2015 | Updated: 20:42 EDT, 4 September 2015. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. cemeteries found in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Ward also owned Cross Creek Ranch, a commercial beef cattle and feed crop operation in Blue Ridge, Texas.Ward placed a high priority on education. When you share a memory, or just show that you care by interacting with the biography, ), North Korea launches ballistic missile toward sea sparking panic in Japan as Tokyo orders residents on the island of Hokkaido to take cover. 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. His nomination to the Supreme Court was approved by the Senate, 69 to 11. He endowed chairs in business education at Southern Methodist University (Herman W. Lay Professor of Marketing) and Baylor University (the Herman W. Lay Chair of Private Enterprise). DALLAS -- The 18-year-old grandson of a co-founder of Frito-Lay Inc. was killed today when his luxury car missed a curve and hit a tree, police said. Farm Heroes Saga, the #4 Game on iTunes. His spiel was, "Hey, get your nicely roasted, nicely toasted California sun-dried, long-eared, double-jointed peanuts! Lays Inc. Lays Inc. named on the name of its owner Herman Lay was introduced in the year of 1932. In 1933, he added a salesman. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Mystery spiral in Alaska sky was likely SpaceX rocket fuel. In 1967, on October 2nd, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black US Supreme Court justice. Lay, who was born in Dallas, was the grandson of Frito-Lay founder Herman Lay. 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). Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Ward also owned Cross Creek Ranch, a commercial beef cattle and feed crop operation in Blue Ridge, Texas. We'll connect you with others who know the person you follow. He died at the age of 73 on December 6, 1982. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Ward attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana and Southern Methodist University. He placed classified ads, and wrote 200 letters to prospective employers. 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. Lay was the first chairman of the Baylor University Medical Foundation. Try again later. next to their name to remove from the family tree. Lay was the grandson of Frito-Lay founder Herman Lay. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. By 1937, he had 25 employees, and had begun producing his own line of snack foods. Ward belonged to many other groups and organizations. See What AncientFaces Does, 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. Officials believe no foul play was involved. The Great Depression made jobs scarce, but Lay was persistent. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. By signing up you agree to ourTerms of ServiceandPrivacy Policy. By year's end, Lay became chief executive officer of Frito-Lay, Inc., and soon advanced through the ranks to become chairman as well as CEO. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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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.It is with greatest appreciation that the entire Lay Family wishes to express their appreciation to Diane Duvall Rogers who has been his devoted and close companion before and during his illness, and to the compassionate staff of Baylor Medical Center.A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church, 1928 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas at 2:00 p.m. November 1, 2011.The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Culver Education Foundation, 1300 Academy Road, Culver, Indiana 46511, or a charity of their choice. This account has been disabled. This browser does not support getting your location. He once said in an interview, "I wanted to be a salesman, all right, but the idea of driving a truck from store to store selling potato chips wasn't my idea of a job.". He He peacefully left us on October 28, 2011. He also invested in real estate in the United States and abroad. AncientFaces is a place where our memories & family stories live. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Lay was also a founder of the movement, Do Good Mob, which encourages people to do more good. 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. Married: November 27, 1981 - July 2, 1984, Source(s): Ward attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana and Southern Methodist University. He married Sarah Amelia "Mimi" Hodges and had four children. The foundation continues to raise awareness and funds to support cancer research and programs at children's hospitals, according to the organization's Facebook page. April 18 (UPI) -- A mysterious spiral caught on camera above the northern lights in Alaska was likely the result of fuel being released from a SpaceX rocket, an expert said. It is with greatest appreciation that the entire Lay Family wishes to express their appreciation to Diane Duvall Rogers who has been his devoted and close companion before and during his illness, and to the compassionate staff of Baylor Medical Center. In first two decades after its introduction, this company was nowhere in tales but after the year of 1957, Herman lay introduced his new food product named potato chips with a variety of tastes and this thing made it a famous food He peacefully left us on October 28, 2011. ADVERTISEMENT Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Lay, who was known for his philanthropic efforts, was cancer free just 15 months after his diagnosis. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. But the company lost that family feeling. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. WebHerman Lay's first business enterprise was selling Pepsi-Colas from a makeshift stand in his family's front yard in Greenville. Doolin had partnered with Herman Lay, and the Frito-Lay brand had gone global. Lay, pictured center in 2015, started the Do Good Mob as a movement to encourage people to do more good things for the world around them. 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. Copyright 2023 South Carolina ETV Commission | Privacy Policy, Herman W. Lay | Legacy of Leadership Profile, A. He attended Southern Methodist University before joining Frito-Lay, which merged with PepsiCola Co. in 1965 to form PepsiCo Inc. Mr. Lay worked briefly for PepsiCo before striking out on his own in 1970. As a young man searching for a career during the Great Depression, he suffered some lean years, but no hard-luck lessons were lost on Lay. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Lay, a father-of-two, was a sports enthusiast who took part in celebrity car racing. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, Did Herman serve in the military or did a war or conflict interfere with his life? Add Herman's birthday or the date he died to see a list of historic events 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. RIP and the Bain family offers our deepest heartfelt condolences to your family and friends. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. [1] He died at the age of 73 on December 6, 1982. 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 As Lay was searching for an opportunity to further expand Frito-Lay's reach into a global marketplace, Pepsi-Cola was chosen as the perfect merger partner, with its 5,000 people working in 100 countries. or visit Help / Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) to discover more about the community. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Dallas. 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. The H.W. Our family was indeed privileged by your being our friend. He has been an associate director of the Graduate School of Business at SMU, and a life member of the U.S. Navy's Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Lay Co., Inc., now part of the Frito-Lay corporation, a subsidiary of PepsiCo. WebHerman 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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. 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He also served as chairman of the board of Baylor University Medical Center Foundation and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Dallas Symphony Association.Ward belonged to many other groups and organizations. He served on Texas A&M's College of Agriculture's development council. Share what Herman did for a living or if he had a career or profession. Failed to report flower. Verify and try again. In the 1950s, he bought two other snack food companies, increasing his product line and area. There are nine grandchildren. Mr. Lay, 66, died Friday of complications from liver cancer at his Dallas home. Son of Jessie Newton Lay and Bertha Erman Lay. Ward belonged to many other groups and organizations. Make sure that the file is a photo. That same year, Lay was named distributor in Barrett's Nashville office. Ward also owned Cross Creek Ranch, a commercial beef cattle and feed crop operation in Blue Ridge, Texas. 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