Jay B. Dillingham

I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Dillinghams passing. He was a great man. I grew up knowing Mr. Dillingham because of our doing business at the stockyards. From my self to my Great, Great Grandfather sold cattle there. We shipped on the Frisco railroad from Blairstown Mo. His passing is the end of some of the memories I hold dear. I would like to see a stockyards assocation formed In Mr. Dillinghams name to preserve the history and sprit of the Kansas City Stock Yards.

To the family of Jay Dillingham:
I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Mr. Dillingham when the Kansas City agri-business community hosted a series of Congressional staff tours. Each time he led the discussion about the history of Kansas City's agribusiness, the stockyards and the flood. We were all in awe of his wisdom, knowledge and friendly disposition. He was a great leader and I'm so very thankful I had the opportunity to learn from him. God Bless!

Dear Francis, John,and Nancy. Several people sent me Jay's newspaper write ups and I was saddened to hear of his passing. Plese accept my condolences. I am sorry I was not in MO to attend the services. He will be missed greatly

Jay was one of the best things that has ever happened to this community! His influence on our city has improved the lives of all of us and those not yet born.

He was like my second father who always encouraged me to strive to do better. I will miss him and his genuine good-will.

Jay, boychick! You were as comfortable with a lox-bagel-cream cheese-bermuda as you were eating your grits! You were the universally appealing cad and bon vivant.

We will allways remember the consideration. You were so kind to let our parents and grandparents - James O. Drake and his wife, Mary Anne- stay on your farm during his long illness. He passed away there in 1953. May God bless you and help you thru this trying time with the death of your loved-one.

A final tribute to a family friend of long standing. Thank you, Jay.

John And Nancy,
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.