James Alford Jay

James Alford Jay

James Jay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 9 to Mar. 11, 2008.
James Alford Jay BUTLER, Ala. – Graveside services for James Alford Jay will be held today at 2 p.m. at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Whynot, Miss. Bumpers Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Jay, 85, of Meridian, Miss., died Friday, March 7, 2008, in Meridian. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors include two sons, Scott and Kent Jay, both of Meridian; a daughter, Tracy Sims and her husband, Tim, of Madison, Miss; a brother, W.H. Jay of Meridian; four grandchildren, Shawn Sims of Forest, Miss., Katie Sims and Mollie Sims, both of Meridian, and Zack Jay of Meridian; and one great-grandson, Phoenix Sims of Forest. The family requests memorials be made to the Bethany Baptist Church Youth Building Fund at Bethany Baptist Church, 4475 Ponds Road, Meridian, Miss., 39301.

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March 11, 2008

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Greg & Donna Creel

March 11, 2008

Scott,

We are so sorry for your lost. May God bless you and comfort you during this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bruce and Peggy Harper

March 10, 2008

Scott,
We are sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Sonny and Vada Vincent

March 10, 2008

Scott and Zack,

Lavada and I are holding each of you up during this time of grief and sorrow. Our God is well able to bring you through this valley to higher ground.

Mary Ann Latham

March 10, 2008

Scott and Kent,
I am sorry about the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort during this difficult time.

THOMAS HUGHES

March 10, 2008

SCOTT. I VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST,I ALWAYS LIKED YOUR FATHER.TELL KENT & TRACY TO STAY STRONG, THE LORD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR FATHER

Sandra (Evans) Goodwin

March 10, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bobby Griffin

March 9, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Modena Dyess

March 9, 2008

Scott and Zack, I am so sorry about your Dad and Grandpa. My prayers are with you.

Modena Dyess,
Former Neighbor

candi barr-powell

March 9, 2008

Scott, Kent & Tracy,
i am sorry for the loss of your father.
you will remain in my prayers.

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March 11, 2008

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