Gary Jay Warnacut

Gary “Jay” Warnacut, 71, of Warsaw, died Monday September 26, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor.

Jay was born in Plymouth on February 19, 1951, the son of (the late) David and Lucille (Meredith) Warnacut. He graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of ’69 and went on to become the co-owner of Butterfly Records in Warsaw and owner of Lakeview Liquors in Silver Lake. On August 15, 1981, Jay married Lana J. (Clifford) Warnacut in Clunette; she preceded him in death on November 22, 2017 after 36 years of marriage.

Jay enjoyed the time spent with his family & friends; he was an avid music lover, gardener, photographer and a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.

He is survived by his son, Brian (Jamie Elder) Stalder of Warsaw; grandchildren, Jason Taylor of Fort Wayne and Vincent & Autumn Elder of Warsaw; sisters, Lara Warnacut and Linda Trago, both of Plymouth and brother, Joe (Joyce) Warnacut in Virginia.

Memorial Services for Jay will be held at 4:00pm Friday September 30, 2022 at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct. with Rev. Bob Jarboe officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 3-4pm in the funeral home.

The family’s preferred memorial is the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko Co. 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton IN 46562.