Gary L. Jay, age 78 of Greenville, Ohio passed away peacefully at 3:24 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. Born in Darke County, Ohio on December 8, 1943 he was a son to the late Otho & Ethel Mae (Baumgardner) Jay. Gary had worked for Hobart Bro’s in Troy, Ohio and retired in 2009. He was an avid sports fan, and above all, a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Lloyd, Carl, Raymond, and Bill Jay: sisters Betty (Paul) Weider; Evelyn (Bill) Warner.

Survived by his sister-in-laws Mary Esther Jay; Norma Jay: numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Friends may call on the family from 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. There will be a short celebration of Gary’s life through songs at 11 AM, followed by burial at Abbottsville Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Jay Family.