Bill Clay
Bill Clay | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, c. 1980s | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Frank M. Karsten |
| Succeeded by | Lacy Clay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Lacy Clay April 30, 1931 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Carol Ann Johnson
(m. 1953; died 2025) |
| Children | 3, including Lacy |
| Education | Saint Louis University (BS) |
William Lacy "Bill" Clay Sr. (born April 30, 1931) is an American politician from Missouri who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri's 1st congressional district representing portions of St. Louis for 32 years from 1969 to 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party.