Jay C Lane
Holt, Michigan
Born January 23, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late Paul and Virgilene (Wilson) Lane passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at age 79.
Jay was a 1958 graduate of Lansing Eastern High School, served in the U.S. Army, and retired in 1991 from the City of Lansing, department of public services and building following 32 years of service. He was a football mentor and coach, an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing and working on his property up North which he lovingly referred to as “Lou’s Little Cabin.”
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Lou; their children, Kimberly (Mike) Stump, Pamela Lane, and Kevin (Amy) Lane; 3 grandchildren, Cassie (Josh) Hall, Kenneth Stump, and Mackinley Lane (Nicholas Chamberlain); 2 great-grandchildren, Jason “J.J.” Hall and Cooper Chamberlain; brother-in-law, George Harrell along with many nieces, nephews and other extended family members, and his lifelong brother and friend, Jim Keyton, Sr.
Jay was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Annette Harrell.
A celebration of Jay’s life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions, in loving memory of Jay, may be made to Hospice of Lansing, the American Cancer Society, or the American Heart Association. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel.
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Jamie Meirndorf Pratt
April 4, 2020 at 12:01 pmSo sorry for your loss… You are all in our prayers. Wonderful, kind, loving human being always laughing and making people laugh, offering a helping hand when needed. Loved his stories of growing up on Clifford Street with my Mom. Loved his annual Christmas call singing with his family when I was growing up.
Kim Stump
April 4, 2020 at 2:48 pmThank you for the kind words…the Merry Christmas song is a found memory that me and my siblings will cherish. So glad you liked and remembered us doing that!
Annette
April 5, 2020 at 9:28 amAmy and family – I am so sorry for your loss. Sending thought of caring and healing to you during this difficult time.
Bill Dailey
April 5, 2020 at 2:22 pmJay will be remembered for his positive approach to life wether as a teammate, employee, sportsman, mentor, husband or father. We were team mates on the EHS football team and would meet occasionally at the Friday meetings over the years. I was always impressed by his upbeat approach to life and his sense of humor. He has been a blessing to all and will have a special place in heaven.
David A. Cripe. 517 614 2008
April 5, 2020 at 5:35 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss, he was a good friend of mine in the army reserve 4th and 20th we went to army summer camps together and always was having a great time ! Jay’s cousin Bruce Wilson and I grew up together ,Bruce’s dad and my dad grew up together Please keep me informed of the celebration of this life I called Bruce today and he had just got done talking to a sister out in California we both commented that he was always so happy! He will be missed.