James "Jay" R. Slack

beloved wife, Starr, at his side. Jay was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October

12th, 1973 and grew up in Pataskala, Oh. Most recently, he lived several years in

the Youngstown, Ohio area and had just moved to Johnstown, Ohio. Jay always

did his best to smile in the face of troubles and heartache and, with a friendly and

romantic personality, made friends easily and touched the lives of many. As a

youth, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved camping and thought of

Camp Falling Rock as his second home. He was a member of the 1992 graduating

class of Watkins Memorial High School; however, he attended his senior year at

Brookhaven High School. His years in the marching band, as well as the influence

of many loved ones, developed a love of music that followed him throughout his

life. Talented in many instruments and with a beautiful voice, he shared this gift

with many. He was also naturally gifted in the field of technical sciences and

used these gifts in his work as well as providing service for many. He spent these

last few years volunteering his service as webmaster for the Youngstown

Playhouse, where he and his wife worked side by side. With these talents and his

friendly personality, he made connections and friendships that span the world

who love him and are grateful to have had him as a part of their lives.

Jay is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Starr E. McClure and their adored

furbabies, Tinkerbelle and Shadow (Kitty Panther); his mother, Sara Ellen (Ryan)

Slack; his siblings, Amanda (Aaron) Bruckelmeyer, Julie (Shawn) Tuthill, Randall

(Melissa) Slack, and Sara Emily (Kristopher) Haley; his grandmother, Sara

(Michelhaugh) Horch as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts,

uncles, and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ithel D. (Buck) Slack who passed away only

two months previously, as well as his grandparents James and Beatrice (Austin) Slack, and Roger V. Ryan.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, Pataskala, OH.