Jay Thomas LeMaster

Jay Thomas LeMaster obituary

Jay Thomas LeMaster

Jay LeMaster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas Saksa Funeral Home - Granite City on Nov. 30, 2025.
In Loving Memory of
Jay Thomas LeMaster

Jay Thomas LeMaster aged 63, passed away peacefully on 11-23-25 comforted by his family at home in Coffeen, IL. He is preceded in death by his father Harold LeMaster, mother Madeline LeMaster, sister Tina LeMaster, and brother Scott LeMaster.

He was born on March 26 1962, in Granite City, to Harold and Madeline LeMaster. He was a proud resident of Granite City for many years before building his home in Coffeen where he enjoyed retirement. He met Ina LeMaster on March 26 1986, and was joined in marriage March 27 1993, in Granite City.

He worked proudly out of Laborers Local 397, displaying strength, grit, and heart into his work. 27 of those years, he served the city of Granite City, as a foreman of the Public Works Dept. He loved all things construction, always building or fixing things, as well as being outdoors fishing and hunting.

Jay was very outgoing, he knew no stranger. He always had the ability to make anyone feel welcome and smile. He loved his family, and friends alike. He is survived by his loving wife, Ina; younger brother, Lyndon; half brother Larry Merle LeMaster; son Brent (Stephanie); son Derek (Ceren); his favorite niece Rebecca; and many cousins. Family, friends, and others are invited to Thomas Saksa funeral home in Granite City, from 4-8pm on December 4th, to reminisce and honor the life of Jay.

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December 21, 2025

craig vizer posted to the memorial.

December 6, 2025

Betty Gray posted to the memorial.

December 4, 2025

Lisa Zimmerman posted to the memorial.

craig vizer

December 21, 2025

rest in peace my friend

Betty Gray

December 6, 2025

Jay became an integral part of our family when he married Ina. He was there for so many and was always happy to be around.

Lisa Zimmerman

December 4, 2025

My deepest sympathies.
Jay was one of the nicest people ever put on this earth.
My heart goes out to his family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
May he rest in Peace.

Sandy Stoppkotte

December 3, 2025

Please accept my deepest condolences on your immeasurable loss. Nay he Rest in Paradise, until you meet again.

John Hetherington

December 1, 2025

Rest in Peace Jay. You were always a great man, father, husband, friend and neighbor. You were taken far too early but left a legacy and family that will honor your existence going forward. My heartfelt sympathies to Ina, Brent, Derek and your countless friends, family and loved ones. You will always be remembered and I am a better man for having known you.

Molly johnson

December 1, 2025

My condolences to the family and friends. I'm so sorry for your loss Ina. Prayers for you and your family. Jay will be missed.
Molly Johnson.

Lesa & Steve Nolan

November 30, 2025

Condolences to Ina, her Sons & family.
RIP Jay, you were taken way too young! Great man to his family, lifelong friends, Co workers & any other person he met.... fly high and watch over your wife & her broken heart.

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