Jay Garner
August 27, 1962 - October 08, 2015
Obituary
Jay Edward Garner, 53, of Indianapolis passed away October 8, 2015. He was born August 27, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN to Junior Edward and Elizabeth Winters Garner. Jay proudly served his country in the Marine Corps from 1981 – 1987. He worked at Allsource/Nimbo IP for 26 years. Jay also served his community as a junior high and travel softball coach for many years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, as well as an all-around sports fan (Indianapolis Colts, Notre Dame, IndyCar). He loved his family and friends and was considered a fun loving teddy bear. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Mary Garner; daughters, Kayla Garner and Holly (Andrew) Holt; grandson, Cooper Holt; sisters, Barbara (Jerry) Clore and Sharon (Richard) Schroeder and many beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 12 from 1 pm – 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indpls. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 11 am in Speedway Junior High School, 5151 W. 14th St., Speedway. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Little Red Door, 1801 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 OR The Jimmy V Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. For those attending the visitation and funeral services, the family respectfully requests no black attire; sports attire encouraged.
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Sarah Scott
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Words can't explain how I feel at this time, just knowing Jay and his family was so inspiring to me.. great roll model for families and friends. They will always be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
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Terrell Knight
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To the Garner family: With long life he will always be with you, be by your side, and in your hearts. Forever Jay Garner you shall live.
With love T.K.
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Kim Higgins Wolford
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So sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend as I be at my Mother in laws funeral and burial the sane days, funeral in Indianapolis. Burial in Michigan
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Barb Schmitt Cummings
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Mary, Kayla, and Holly,
Dave and I are thinking of you. Our prayers go out to you all. Wish I were there to hug you all. I've felt blessed to be a distant part of your family during these past decades. You are loved.
Barb
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Sandy Links (Morgan)
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I'm so sorry to hear about Jay. Our families had such great times together. May God be with you all in your loss.
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Kathryn Rogers
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Mary,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that nothing will ease your pain at this time, but know you are in my prayers for strength and for God to wrap His loving arms around you and your family.