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Jay Canter Obituary
JAY D. CANTER
OAK HILL-Jay D. Canter, age 62, of Oak Hill, Ohio was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 21st, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Fred and Betty (McKenzie) Canter.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Deb Canter of Oak Hill, Ohio; sons, Drew Canter of Jackson, Ohio and Joel Canter of Oak Hill, Ohio; daughter, Nikki Canter of Oak Hill; grandchildren: Jayden Childers and Lizzie Childers; brothers: Calvin (Phyllis) Canter of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Freddie Canter (Pheobe) of Oak Hill, Ohio; sisters: Patricia Hamad of Jackson, Ohio and Renee (Mike) Queen of South Webster, Ohio; mother and father-in-law, Roger and Sue Lambert of Jackson, Ohio; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, in-laws, and numerous special friends and church family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Queen.
He was a graduate of Oak Hill High School class of 1971. He was a member of the Madison Jefferson Fire Department and a member of the Portland Masonic Lodge #366. He attended New Beginnings Outreach Ministries in Beaver. He was employed by Glockner Chevrolet.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 from 2-8pm at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill with a Masonic Service to begin at 7:30pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 17th, 2016 at 1pm at the funeral home under the direction of Pastor Barry Pelphrey. Burial will follow at Clay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Jayden and Lizzie Childers College Fund, c/o: Deb Canter, Milton Banks, 116 Jackson Street, Oak Hill, OH 45656 or New Beginnings Outreach Ministries, 2884 Adams Road, Beaver, OH 45613 or to SOMC Hospice, 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com.
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Lorna Garlinger
March 16, 2016
SO SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. JAY WAS A GREAT PERSON. WE THOUGHT A LOT OF HIM.
ROGER ALWAYS LOOKED FOR HIM WHEN HE WAS AT GLOCKNER'S. Lorna & Roger Garlinger
March 16, 2016
May I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Canter. I know that losing a loved one is not easy, but our faith in Gods promises can help us get through difficult times like this. Please know that God cares and will give you the strength that you need. At 2Kings 20:5, he says," I have heard your prayer. I have seen your tears. I am healing you..." I hope this brings you comfort and helps you cope with your loss.
Ruby
March 16, 2016
May this help you all to cope with your loss. Revulation21: 3 4 /.
Sandy Fenton
March 16, 2016
Sorry to hear of Jay 's passing. God bless your family at this sorrowful time.
Sherry spangler
March 15, 2016
So Sorry For Ur Loss Drew
Sarah & Arnold carpenter
March 15, 2016
Deb so sorry for your loss. I was so greatful to have known both of you. Hold your love in GOD he will help you an the kids. Best of all hold them grandbabies close for they will be the ones to help you get through this the most.When your down an nothing seems to work there little hugs an a sweet kiss will make the pain ease. Sometimes I think that is why GOD put them here. I know from experience. RIP Jay you will be missed by loads of family an friends.
Rich & Wanda Burton
March 14, 2016
RIP JAY, thought of you often. Prayers for your Family
March 14, 2016
Debbie we are so sorry to hear about Jay. Larry always thought so much of him he will truly be missed by all.
Larry & Marsha McKenzie
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