Mr. Jay Edgar Christian, 50, of Spencer died Wednesday, March 28, at his residence.
He was born March 1, 1962, in Willoughby, Ohio. He formerly worked as a mechanic, construction worker, and a tool and die maker, and was a member of Spencer Church of Christ. Mr. Christian was preceded in death by his parents, J.H. and Dr. Kathleen Saba Christian.
Survivors include his children, daughter and son-in law, Angel and Jason Madewell, daughter Katlyn Jade Christian, son Jay Evan Christian, grandchildren Ashlynn, Jayden, and Thelie Madewell, sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Terry Cope of Spencer, and brother and sister-in-law R.C. and Michelle Christian of Quebeck. Nieces Elizabeth and Emily Cope and Shelby, Hannah, and Mallory Christian, and other family members and friends also survive.
Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday at Spencer Church of Christ. Bro. R.C. Christian will officiate. Interment will follow at Spencer Town Cemetery. The Christian family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spencer Church of Christ, 409 Church Street, Spencer. The church telephone is 931-946-3125. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 30, 2012