Jay King, 59, of Pierceton, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in a vehicle accident.
Jay was born on Feb. 25, 1965, in Columbia City, the son of Allen and Buthean Kay Penn King. He was united in marriage to Yvonna Shepherd on June 12, 1999, in Pierceton.
He worked as a machinist making hoses for Flexaust for 20 years. Jay was a John Wayne fan and enjoyed collecting guns, knives, coins and old Hot Wheel cars. He loved being with his family and cooking for them, especially meats. He was a handyman and found joy in helping others.
Jay will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Yvonna King, of Pierceton; children: Shiloh King, Cody King, Dillon King, Katie King, Alex (Michael) Marra and Mallorie VanHouten; three sisters: Debra (Dean) McFadden, of East Moline, Ill.; Kathy (Gary) Wedlake, of Huntington: and Anna (Don) Conwell, of Pierceton; and seven grandchildren: Atticus, Matthew, Caytlin, Jayson, Ian, Jake and David. He was preceded in passing by his parents and grandparents.
A celebration of life with family and friends will be from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 105 First St., Pierceton. Funeral services in celebration of Jay’s life will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 12 in the funeral home with Rev. Dean McFadden officiating. Interment will follow in Mock Cemetery, North Webster.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.