Jay was born January 7, 1940 in Enid to Henry and Iva Shorter Witt and passed away November 4, 2015 in St. Mary’s Regional Hospital. He was raised in Enid graduating from Enid High in 1958. Jay served in the 45th and 189th Infantry with the Army Reserves for 8 years. Jay started to work for Hackney Steel in 1960 retiring as a torch cutter in 2000.
Jay was an active member of Willow View United Methodist Church, where he was in charge of lawn maintenance. Jay was a member of the Enid Moose Lodge, Polka Club, Enid Men’s Garden Club and Enid Spiritual Cancer Support Group. Jay enjoyed volunteering at Greenbrier Nursing Home and Highland Park Manor.
Jay was an avid fisherman and enjoyed going with his family and friends. Jay enjoyed his time at the dog park with his dog Peatie.
He is survived by his cousins and half-sister Louise Nichols.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be made online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com .
