Jay Dee King Sr., age 63, of New Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.
Jay was born in Springfield, OH on January 26, 1959 to the late Julius & Dottie King.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Randi Silva King; brothers, Louie Lovato, Larry King and Garry King; sister, Phyllis Radabaugh; and father, Louis Lovato.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Debra King; sons, Zacheriah (Laura) and Jay Jr; granddaughter, Vivian; mother, Mary Lovato and the whole Lovato family; sisters, Nenia Arnette, Marie (Mark) Snyder, Helen Tackett and Loretta Rowe; brother, Julius (Kindall) King; and many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends.
Jay was the most caring, thoughtful and giving person-especially if there was a computer problem. He loved his family and was everyone's go to. Jay always put every one before himself. He had a very distinctive and contagious laugh and was always ready with a joke and a pinch. Jay loved to watch movies, listen to music, and play on his computer. He cherished family time-especially stack nights, guacamole, make over nights, matching Grateful Dead t-shirts and he was everyone's favorite Santa. Young at heart, Jay enjoyed actively playing with the kids-including our youngest generation, Elly, David, Scarlett, Greyson, Elliott and Vivian. He did a mean Donald Duck impression.
The family requests you wear your Grateful Dead/tie dye apparel.
The family will receive friends on Friday, August 12, 2022 from 2-4pm at the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH 45424. The service will follow at 4pm.
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