Photo courtesy of Lashley Funeral Home - Mio
Mio, Michigan
Nov 15, 1965 – Jul 12, 2025
Jay Fremont Smith
Jay Fremont Smith, age 59, of Lewiston, MI, passed away at home on Saturday, July 12th, 2025. He was born in West Branch, MI on November 15, 1965 to the late Bettye (Replogle) and George Smith Jr.
Jay was an active member of the McGregor Athletic Complex and was an avid fisherman. Jay loved camping, always finding the time to pack a bag and stop for the night.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, Toni (Balsis) Smith; sister, Susan Smith; step-children, Britiany (Tory Freas) Balsis and Rhiannon Balsis; grandchildren, Kaden and Ian Balsis-Freas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Smith.
A funeral service will be held at Lashley Funeral Home in Mio, MI on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Lane Heights Cemetery in Lupton, MI.
Arrangements made by Lashley Funeral Home
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Great times with Jay at Devoe Lake! Best times, fishing with my best friend! Rest in Peace Jay
Roger Hickman
July 19, 2025 | Friend
Fishing memories with Jay on Devoe Lake! Great times!
Fishing & Great times!
Roger Hickman
July 18, 2025 | Southgate, MI | Friend
Roger & Janis Hickman
July 18, 2025 | Southgate, MI | Friend
I will always keep the wonderful memories of you in my heart forever! Your friendship meant everything to me, and I thank you for all of it!. Toni, our hearts go out to you, and may you find comfort during this time of sadness. Jay, until we meet again, "I love you my brother"
Roger & Janis Hickman
July 18, 2025 | Friend
When I visit RC, my walks always take me by the house Jay grew up in. All the wonderful and foolish childhood memoriesthe nicknames and sayings he had were always the funniest. Wacky, zany, the proverbial barrel of monkeyswords I would use to describe him. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Maureen Schick
July 16, 2025 | Chassell, MI | Classmate
Jay was a life- long friend of our family, especially my brothers, Roger and Randy Hickman. For many years, they were roommates in Wyandotte, MI. We used to "hang out" and listen to music, "party down", as Jay would say. I remember being a little girl reciting Black Sabbath lyrics with Jay, "It was the sign of the southern cross.." He loved to create names for everyone, Haggatha Yopp, Zelda Horowitz, Anita Biggerstaff, are just a few. He was always looking to laugh. There's too many...
Melissa Hickman
July 15, 2025 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | Friend
So sad gone way to soon. Jay was one of a kind such a hoot. Lots of fond memories. He will be missed . Rest easy my friend
Ann Nielson
July 15, 2025 | Saint Helen, MI | Friend
I’ve learned so many Jay Jargons over the years from my husband Bob Champe, jay was one of his best buds during high school, a live long friend. We are devastated over this loss, way too young. I will never look at getting Chowonged the same . That was a good one he made up! Bob says it all the time it makes me think of jay and how funny and silly he was! Rest in Peace Jay , you will be dearly missed.
Amy Champe
July 14, 2025 | Macomb, MI | Friend
Wow, too many memories to possible go through , my best friend growing up and best man at my wedding.
Patrick Hebert
July 14, 2025 | WHITE LAKE, MI