Richard "Dick" Lee
Jay, 83, of Stewartsville, Ind., born to Orville "Hunter" and Maisel
(Buchanen) Jay on June 9, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away Saturday, April
17, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.
He graduated Ottumwa High School and earned an
associate degree in mining technology from Wabash Valley College. He worked at
AMAX coal company at Keensburg, IL and was a member of the UMWA and was an EMT
at the coal mine. After retirement Dick enjoyed working his company, J's
buttonhole, selling buttons and lace along with attending his grandchildren's
sporting events, especially girls softball (where he supported his
granddaughters locally and throughout their travel careers). He also was an
avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years: Velma
(Hawkins); daughter Kendra (Carl) Elpers of St. Wendel, Indiana; two sons: Rick
(Carmen) Jay of Haubstadt, Tim (Pam) Jay of Evansville; step-daughter: Dawna
(Scott) Sandala; step-son: Jody (Christine) Cumbee of Cynthiana; 13
grandchildren; Hannah Everly, Nicholas Jay, Jourdan Bourne, Alexandria Elpers,
Madison Elpers, Tim Turpin, Troy Turpin, Claire Sandala, Olivia Kent, Jackson
Sandala, Megan Reidford, Andrew Cumbee, Laura Cumbee; and 7 great-grandchildren
along with one sister Judy Inkenhaus of Evansville.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a
brother David Jay.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday,
April 23, 2021 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana with burial in
Stewartsville cemetery. Officiating will be Father Eugene Schmitt.
Visitation will be 2-7 p.m., Thursday, April 22,
2021 and 9 a.m. until service time Friday, April 23, 2021 at the Werry Funeral
Home in Poseyville, Indiana.
Due to the national health crisis, masks are
recommended and social distancing should be observed.
Cards can be sent to Velma
at 4193 W. Main Street, Poseyville Indiana 47633.
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