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Jay, James L. 75, grew up in Decatur, IL with parents Lena and Paul Jay, and sisters Linda DuBois, and Sue Pepple. At 17 met sweetheart Claudia Rennert, married and had 7 children. Served in U.S. Air Force working on fighter jets and for McDonnellBoeing in field service, moved with family to 6 states, became a manager in product support, retired after 40 years. Jim loved singing as a Barbershopper and in a quartet called A Simple Melody. He was a Gideon, Teacher, Deacon, Boy Scout Leader, SIUE graduate. Jim loved reading, music and family. He had a sweet and compassionate heart, was a good father and husband. He loved the Lord. Jim's children and family are: Joni Jay and Doug Byrnes (Megan), Julie Jay and Steve Meloan (Tyler), Jeffrey Jay and Patricia Hansen, Janice Jay and Jeff Wood (Joshua, Jill, Jaimie), Jonathon Jay and Sheri Corcoran (Matt, David), Jennifer Jay and Fred Zluhan (Michael, Eric, Rachel), Joseph Jay and Rose Parmer (Sarah, Joseph); Great Grandchildren: Aiden, Christian, Gabriel and Evan. Services: Visitation 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, September 7th at Salem Evangelical Free Church, 2490 Pohlman Rd. at New Halls Ferry, Florissant, MO. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Luncheon after service.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2011.

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Roland Martir

September 1, 2024

Jim was a great MDC team mate. Always fun to talk about what was going on out in the field plus the stories of how his field reps were interfacing with our service members and FMS customers! Remember seeing him several times as we walked into the Bob Evens restaurant on North Lindbergh. Usually it was breakfast, we would sit at the same table and start talking about old times and before we knew it we could order lunch! Once again, a great MDC team mate!!!

Gabriel Van Reed

September 16, 2011

Its been a long time since I have seen Mr. Jay, but will never forget being hauled to my parents house by my ear after upsetting Jim. I do miss him.

Debbie Harris

September 9, 2011

Dear Jay Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr .Jay. He was a well respected man. I will always remember his beautiful smile and how he always took the time to ask about you and your family. My Dad (Jack Ramsey), had some good work stories from the good old days. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Debbie Harris

Roland Martir

September 7, 2011

Jim, I will miss our chance breakfast meetings at Bob Evans, the swapping of MDC Product Support stories and shared aircraft support assignments. You were one of the finest persons I had the pleasure of working with at MDC. Thank you for the support and encouragement you gave me throughout my career. Rokand Nartir

Megan Kesselring

September 7, 2011

You will be missed Jim but I know I will see you again one day. Thank you for blessing our church with your loving presence-you have done a wonderful job with your family and we will continue to love you beautiful wife. Have a wonderful time with my grandpa, Jimmy Bounds, in Heaven!

Jennifer Smith

September 7, 2011

I will miss you Uncle Jim. Thank you for all the memories.

Pam Harris Story

September 6, 2011

Janice and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I have been out of the Saint Louis area for for over thirty years but I can still remember the times spent at your parents house and growing up next door like it was yesterday. I have always admired both of your parents and have thought of them many times over the years. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. rest in Peace Mr. Jay...

Phillip Harris

September 6, 2011

Mr. Jay, You will be missed. I was young when I met you and always had the greatest respect for you. May you rest in peace and know that you touched my life and many more I'm sure.

Phil Harris

Sarah Tate

September 6, 2011

Mrs. Jay (& Family),
You and Mr. Jay, as I always called him, have a special place in my heart. Whether you know it or not, you both were like secondary grandparents to us 'Turner girls' as we were growing up. I have many cherished memories from my childhood of the kindness and love that you both extended to me growing up and to my children, and was so sad to hear of your sudden loss. I wish we could have had a chance to say goodbye and tell him "THANK YOU." But, I know that he is in a better place and watching over you all now. I pray that God will be with each of you and that you will be able to remember all the blessed days you had with him. Much Love, Sarah Tate

Kevan & Diana Turner

September 6, 2011

Dear Claudia and Family,
We are so saddened on Jim's passing. Jim and you have been wonderful and caring neighbors and we're always grateful for Jim watching out for us. Our regret was not being able to say "Good-bye!" but the Lord's assurance is we will see him again someday! He will be deeply missed. Praying for you all. Love, Kevan & Diana, Sarah, Rachel, Kaitlin, Brooke, and Moriah

Marcia & Jim Ricks

September 5, 2011

Claudia & Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,

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