Jay worked as a foreman until his retirement at Yerbey Concrete. He loved camping , four wheeling, fishing, and spending time with his dog, Sassy, and all of his family.
Jay was preceded in death by his mother Susie Redd; brother George McKinney.
Jay is survived by is daughters Gena ( David) Bagwell and Vicky Waters; granddaughter Courtney ( Andrew) Thompson; grandsons Jay Hill, Dekcon Waters, Cayden Smith, Ethen Smith and Skyler Smith.
He is also survived by his brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
A Celebration of Life will be held November 21st @ 1 pm. Service location to be announced later.
In lieu of flowers donations in his name to American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com