OBITUARY: Leon J. Jay, 86, of Bertram dies May 16, 2013
Leon J. Jay, 86, of Bertram, Texas, passed away May 16, 2013, at his residence. He was born July 3, 1926, in Millers View, Texas, to Ollie and Ruby Grace Jennings Jay.
He was a rancher and a carpenter.
Leon was preceded in death by his parents; brother Wilburn Jay; and sister Floy Brown.
He is survived by sisters Wilma Jackson, Rachel Marie Holland, Loyce Jackson and Joyce Davis; his loving wife, Jean Jay; daughters, Donna and husband Larry Graham of Beaumont and Cheri and husband Chris Wienecke of Lampasas; son, Duane Jay of Bertram; grandchildren, Casey Graham, Amy Stephens, Jamie Snyder, Candice Odell, Byron Jay, Katy Jay, Cassidy Wienecke, Carson Faith Wienecke and Camden Wienecke; great-grandchildren, Cash Leonadas Graham, Lillian Graham, Caitlyn Odell, Carter Odell and Colton Odell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was May 19 at Bertram Church of Christ with Mr. Ronnie Brooks officiating. Interment followed at Bear Creek Cemetery in Bertram. Honoring Leon in their service were pallbearers Keith Thurman, Ivan Thurman, James Myers, Camden Wienecke, Byron Jay and Casey Graham.
Arrangements by Edgar Funeral Home, 109 N. Main in Burnet, (512) 756-4444. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.edgarfh.com.