Jay William Jarrett

Born in Philadelphia, PA on the eighth of July, 1935, Jay was the son of the late William H and Hazel Fleming Jarrett. He was a retired Economist with the US DODIG, was an avid sailor and animal lover. Jay was a member of MENSA and could always be counted on for a positive word and “you are doing so well” was one he said often. He was preceded in death by his oldest son, William Jay Jarrett.

Surviving are his loving wife, Frances “Fran” Jarrett; his sons, Randy Jarrett, Fred Lemieux, Tom Lemieux, Craig Lemieux; daughters, Joni Lee Sell (Charles), Sandra Lynn Gallet (Michael); grandchildren, Robert Michael Gallet, Charles Robert Sell, Christopher James Gallet, Ryan Sinclair Sell; seven step-grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at eleven o’clock in the morning on Monday the thirty first of July, 2017 in the Southport Presbyterian Church.

You are cordially invited to a reception with the family following the service in the church fellowship building.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that monetary donations be made in his name to the Southport Presbyterian Church, “Building Fund” 1025 East Moore Street Southport, NC 28461.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be offered at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com

White Funeral & Cremation Service, Bolivia/Supply Chapel