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James Laing Obituary
James "Jay" T. Laing, age 69, died February 21, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Massachusetts raised in Ormond Beach, FL. Jay was a successful businessman in the West Palm Beach area along with the Ormond Beach area. He was preceded in death by his father Donald T. Laing, mother Iva P. Stevens Laing and sister Jane Laing. Jay is survived by his wife Yuncha, brother Steve (Pam), daughter Jennifer VanHoy (Mark), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with many cousins and friends.
He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Donations are being made to Tunnel2Towers in memory of Jay (tunnel2towers.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bobbi Booker
February 22, 2025
Five years. We miss you Jay.
Bobbi and Terry
Jennifer VanHoy
April 12, 2020
Happy birthday & Easter Dad! I miss you something awful. Wish you were here but at least up there you're having fun.
Bobbi Booker
April 11, 2020
I am so very sorry for the family and many friends of Jay. I have known him since 1982 and I am heartbroken.
Bobbi Booker
Jay Laing, Entrepreneur
Jennifer VanHoy
March 13, 2020
I will miss his laughter, his kindness & his thoughtfulness.
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