Jay Daniels

Jay Daniels obituary, Fairmount, IN

Jay Daniels

Jay Daniels Obituary

James "Jay" Daniels, 63 of Fairmount died Friday, November 10, 2023, after a brief illness in Indianapolis. Jay was born November 10, 1960, in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Oakridge High School, Oakridge, TN. He was an assistant press operator at the former Fairmount News-Sun newspaper, and he also had worked as a HVAC technician for Kennedy's Heating and Cooling. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, serving from 1978 - 1987.
Jay was a member of the Fairmount American Legion Post #313, he was an a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and enjoyed, softball, football, basketball, and ping pong. He loved gardening, raising sunflowers, hunting and fishing. He was a collector of classic items and an avid Jeff Gordon fan.
Jay is survived by his mother, Sandra Mae (Hoffman) Dickinson, longtime companion, Laura Roy, and daughters, Jamie Morrison, Alexandria Daniels, and Kylie Daniels. Brother, Richard Daniels, Step-sisters, Cheryl (Sandy) Davis and Melissa (Ben) Taylor. Three granddaughters, Ryleigh, Addilynn, and Emerson. Three nieces, one great niece, and pet companion beagle, Boscoe.
He is preceded in death by his Father Charles Dickinson, Grandparents, John J. "Buzz" and Ruth Hoffman, Grandmother, Virginia "G.G." Yates.
Jay's Life Celebration will be Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Armes-Hunt Life Celebration Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN beginning 1-3 PM with a celebration service at 3:00 PM officiated by Pastor Teddy Payne, at Jay's request cremation will follow his service.
Memorial contributions are to Riley Children's Foundation, PO Box 3356 Indianapolis, IN 46206-3356
Memories and online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
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Ricky Dirks

November 10, 2024

God speed Jay...Into The BLUE. Thank you for your service. You are missed

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May 1, 2024

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