Ezra “Tyrone” (Hickman) Lay born in Gainesville, Ga on October 10, 1972, to the late Doris Hickman and William Lay. He departed his life on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. He is preceded in death by his mother Miss Doris Hickman, Fathers, Mr. William Lay and Mr. Larry “Bongo” Chester and niece Tiara Mayfield. He leaves to cherish his memory to his one and only son Joseph Thompson of Norcross, Ga. Sister’s Paula (Tony) Hickman, Darlene Waller, and Lisa Mayfield. Brothers: Randy (Cathy) Hickman, James Hickman, Jeremy Geter, Travis (Denise) Thompson, and Trent Chester. Grandchildren Nylah Thompson and Joseph Thompson Jr. Special Aunt: Irene T. Waller, Uncle Melvin Thornton. Special Friends Pam McMillan and son KeyAvion McMillan-Riley. A host of neices, nephews, cousins and friends. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 23rd at the hour of 2pm at Wimberly Funeral Home. Professional Service Entrusted to Wimberly Funeral Home.