Name: Visitation for Joseph H. "Jay" Speiden III
Start: 2017-01-21T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-21T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Speiden, Joseph H. "Jay" III,

son of Catherine S. Speiden and Joseph H. Speiden Jr., passed away December 10, 2016 in Shanghai, China where he lived.

He was born in Memphis, TN on March 19, 1970. He graduated from Ballard High School and Denison University, majoring in English and Cinematography and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.

A talented athlete, Jay started on Ballard's Dual State Championship Soccer teams in '87 and '88. He loved music, fishing, golf, and UofL basketball. His friendships spanned continents and the ages. His creative talents included film making, podcasts in Los Angeles (character personalities of his own invention), newspaper writing and reporting and freelance international marketing. He resided in Asia for a total of 12 years, including seven years in Shanghai. Jay definitely lived life fearlessly and of his own choosing.

Jay is survived by his loving parents, Katie and Joe Speiden; his fiancee, Xu Qun "Cin"; his sister, Mary Speiden Easterling (David); his brother, Robert Wilshire Speiden (Elizabeth); niece, Emily Easterling; nephew, Hayden Easterling; a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and a large number of loving friends. We will love you forever Jay and you will abide in Christ's care.

There will be a service celebrating Jay's life at noon Saturday, January 21, 2017 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 1206 Maple Lane, Anchorage, KY, 40223. Visitation will be held 10 a.m. until noon at the church prior to the service Saturday. A private family interment will take place at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Memorials can be directed to KyCAD at Spalding University, 845 S. 3rd St., Louisville, Ky 40203

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Published by Courier-Journal from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2017.

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Bryan O

March 24, 2021

Wow, this is the first I've heard that Jay died. He was such a great talent and greater person as far as I could tell from a fan's perspective.

Thomas R

March 21, 2018

Thanks for all the laughs and crazy characters. While I never knew you I felt like you knew me through your comedy.

Rob Hilly

March 27, 2017

Jay, you will be missed. You and Martin Sargent were the best things to happen to Internet television. Hope your broadband access in heaven is solid so you can see how much you are missed by so many of your fans. Take care and be happy Gator!

February 4, 2017

Dear Joe and Katie, I was so saddened to hear that Jay has died. He and my son, Edwin, being the same age, I find it difficult to imagine your grief. Thinking of you both and wishing you peace. Kate Oldham Keller

Paul & JoEllyn Derham

January 27, 2017

Dear Joe,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear son.
Words cannot express the loss you must feel but I also know you envision his eternal happiness with our Lord in paradise.
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you deal with your loss.
In sympathy,
Paul & JoEllyn Derham

January 22, 2017

Katie and Joe..Sue and I send our deepest condolences on your loss of Jay. No one who has not sustained such grief can imagine the depth of your feelings but please know we are thinking about you with all our hearts.

David O'Brien
Atlanta Ga

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terry foster

January 20, 2017

Ginny and I send our deepest condolences for your loss. The loss of a child is grief beyond comprehension. Be strong.

Patti Geraghty

January 20, 2017

Joe I am sorry for the loss of your son Jay Prayers for the family Patti Geraghty

Clarisse Poh

January 20, 2017

Jay will be missed.

Greg Neuwirth

January 19, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this. Katie and Joe please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time for your family.

Freda Truman Logan

January 18, 2017

God Rest His Beautiful Soul. Deepest Sympathy and loving prayers for all of the Speiden family.

Laura Dalton

January 18, 2017

I was so sad and sorry to hear this. Thinking so much of you Katie and Joe. I always looked forward to a game of hoops with him when I came over to feed TOG-he was always fine company. So much love to you and Mary and Will too. Hugs from the west coast! Laura

Betty Easterling

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Keith Cooke

January 18, 2017

I cannot believe that I have been out of touch so long to not know this. I am so sorry to hear of this news, Katie & Joe. With the times that I spent with Jay, I knew he was a very special guy. I really enjoyed spending time with him when Mom & Dad came over to visit you all. You know that we all love you and have you in our prayers, Theresa and me, Laura and Chris, and David and Elizabeth. Please call on us if you ever need anything!

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