Jay Meabon

Jay C. Meabon, 76, of 35 Edgewood Road, passed away Monday (Oct. 28, 2024) at his residence.
Born July 7, 1948, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Geoffrey "Jack" J. and Shirley R. (Hallock) Meabon. He was a 1966 graduate of Bradford High School.
On Jan. 2, 1968, Jay was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as an SP4 in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged Dec. 18, 1969. After his service, Jay worked for Zippo, Corning Glass/Dale Electronics for 35 years and Werzalit. Jay later worked for Case Cutlery and the Seneca Allegany Casino.
Jay was a fun-loving man who treasured every chance to spend time with his family. He was an enthusiastic fan of the Buffalo Bills and enjoyed watching dirt track racing and NASCAR. He also proudly identified as Donald Trump's "No. 1 Supporter."
Jay is survived by his companion of more than 40 years, Jo Anne (Starkweather) Bigley; two daughters, Jodi Meabon of Bradford and Jacki (Matthew) Carinci of Port Allegany; and one son, Jace Meabon of Bradford. Jay is also survived by his loving family members, a brother, Jon (Dorie) Meabon of Bradford; brother-in-law, Carl (Bill) Clark of Bradford; five grandchildren, Chelsea Brien, Gage (Amber) Brien, Nicholas Carinci, Carly Evers and Tyler Carinci; two great-grandchildren, Paisley Brien and Parker Brien; and several loved ones including Gary Bigley, Fayth Bigley and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jan Clark.
Funeral services will be held privately at the family's convenience, officiated by the Rev. Rick Nelson, associate pastor of First United Methodist Church. This will be followed by military honors, conducted by members of the U.S. Army and the Honor Guard from American Legion Post 108 of Bradford, at Willow Dale Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Evergreen Elm, 50 Main St., Bradford, PA, 16701; Kids and Cancer, P.O. Box 1299, Bradford, PA 16701; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at hollenbeckcahill.com.