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Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to Hernando, FL, where he enjoyed fishing, motorcycle riding, traveling, and tinkering with his classic 1968 Mustang. He also immersed himself in the Leroy Rooks Jr. VFW Post 4252 where he was Quartermaster for several years and made many lasting friendships.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Kenny and Carole, his brother Doug and granddaughter Hailey. He is survived by the love of his life, Rebecca (Darr) Parker; his sister Vickie (Jim) Wise, Ft. Myers, FL; Star (Manuel) Soto, Concal, Mexico; Adam (Becky) Parker; Ft. Wayne, IN; Crystal (Kest Cousins) Parker, Clovis, CA; and Danielle (Greg) Johnson, Richfield, MN; as well as 8 grandchildren.

Jay was an active member of The American Legion 237 and The Legion Riders 237 in Beverly Hills, FL, in addition to the VFW Post 4252.

There will be a Celebration of Life at the VFW Post 4252 and burial with honors at The Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. The dates to be determined. The Neptune Society handled his cremation.

In lieu of flowers please feel free to make donations to VFW Post 4252, 3190 N. Carl G. Rose Highway, Hernando, FL 34442 or Hospice/Vitas, 3280 W. Audubon Park Path, Lecanto, FL 34461.

He will be greatly missed by many.


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