October 22, 1957 - October 11, 2023
Passed away on October 11th, 2023 at Cowan Lake State Park Campground in Clinton County, Ohio. He was an avid camper; he enjoyed spending time there with his family.
He was a devoted and loving husband to Jackie Lainhart (Perry) for 33 years. A protective loving brother for Debbie Chasteen and Giles “Mick” Lainhart (Tammy) and Brother-in-law to Mike Perry (Teresa), Brother-in-law Eric Perry and Sister-in-law Heidi Hammond (Don). He was a caring and loving father to Chad Lane, Rick Gabbard (Stephanie) and Joanna Lainhart; a beloved papaw to Savannah (Jason), Olivia, and Kennedy (Justin). Fun loving Great Pawpaw for Jameson “Jaybird” and Bo. A dedicated uncle to Rick (Melody), Laura (Jason), Mindy (Brandon), Tanda (Chris), Dustin (Beth), and Aaron (Rachel). Along with numerous great nieces, nephews, and other family that will miss him.
Jay is preceded in death by his beloved father and mother Giles “Toby” and Mary Lainhart, Brother-in-Law Dale Chasteen and son Jay Dee Lainhart, Jr. Jay was not only a Franklin High School Alumni (‘77) but he returned to serve his Alma Mater for 22 years as a custodian/bus driver. He loved the community so much, that he served on the Franklin Fire Department for 22 years.
A visitation for Jay Dee will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd St., Franklin, Ohio 45005.
Life Celebration will be held at the Franklin Eagles on Saturday, November 18th,2023 from 5pm-?
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Anderson Funeral Home (Franklin) to help with funeral expenses.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonfunerals-franklin.com for the Lainhart family.
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