Jeffrey Scott Nay

Jeffrey Scott Nay obituary

Jeffrey Scott Nay

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Jeffrey Nay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Jeffrey Scott Nay, 69, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1955, the son of James Elwin Nay and Jill Ann (Slack) Nay.

Jeff was a 1973 graduate of Lakeview High School and attended KCC. He was a Team Leader at Denso Mfg. where he was employed for over 30 years until retiring in 2013.

Jeff is survived by his Mother, Jill Nay; Wife, Mary Jo (Wilhelms) Nay; Daughters, Jady (Frank) Rugg, Jacy (Barry) Cole, and Jaky (Charles) Replogle; Step-Daughter, Joann (Philip) Morris; Step-Son, Jerry (Jill) Parsons; 16 Grandchildren and Numerous Great Grandchildren; Sister, Julie (Steve Grable) Nay; and Brother, James "Jimmy" (Sue) Nay. He was preceded in death by his Father, James Elwin Nay.

Jeff enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, golfing, bowling, playing cards, trivia, and was an artist. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 West Dickman Road, on Friday September 5, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 3:00 pm.

Memorials may be made to: charity of one's choice.

Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com

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August 25, 2025

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August 18, 2025

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Timothy Wasson

August 25, 2025

Many great memories of our all night fishing trips as young kids. We thought that our parents didn´t know ! RIP friend. Tim Wasson

John Nelson Ross

August 23, 2025

so sorry to hear about Jeff.

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375 West Dickman Road, MI 49037

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