Jay A King

Jay King, 59, of Pierceton, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 in a vehicle accident.

Jay was born on February 25, 1965 in Columbia City the son of Allen and Buthean Kay (Penn) King. He was united in marriage to Yvonna Shepherd on June 12, 1999 in Pierceton, Indiana.

He worked as a machinist making hoses for Flexaust for 20 years. Jay was a John Wayne fan and enjoyed collecting guns, knives, coins, and old Hot Wheel cars. He loved being with his family and cooking for them, especially meats. He was a handyman and found joy in helping others.

Jay will be lovingly remembered by his wife Yvonna King of Pierceton; children Shiloh King, Cody King, Dillon King, Katie King, Alex (Michael) Marra, and Mallorie VanHouten; 3 sisters Debra (Dean) McFadden of East Moline, IL, Kathy (Gary) Wedlake of Huntington, and Anna (Don) Conwell of Pierceton, and 7 grandchildren Atticus, Matthew, Caytlin, Jayson, Ian, Jake, and David. He was preceded in passing by his parents and grandparents.

***A celebration of life for Jay will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM. Visitation will also be on Friday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, WARSAW***

The family kindly request the memorial donations be made to the family to help with final expenses.