Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Jay Strange
Nov 26th, 1954 - Apr 11th, 2017Justin Jay Strange, age 62, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his home in Flora.
Jay was born November 26, 1954, in Corona, California. He was a graduate of University of Evansville and later earned his Master’s Degree. He worked with computers and computer security throughout his career. Jay worked for Hewlett-Packard in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and later worked for Knapp Oil Company. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in South Carolina, Korea, and Colorado Springs. Jay had an affinity for Cadillacs and motorcycles, was a member of ABATE, and when living in Colorado enjoyed skiing.
He is survived by his father: Jack Strange of Loveland, CO; his mother: Darlene Davis (husband Gary) of Salem; 2 sisters: Jeanette Nichols (husband Rick) of Wentzville, MO, and Sandra Strange of Salem; step-siblings: Gary Davis (wife Julie) of Thompsonville, Jerrod Davis (wife Dorthea) of Okawville, Tawny Davis of California, Cathy Buchanan (husband Gary) of Ft. Collins, CO, and Joey Murray (wife Missy) of Ft. Collins, CO; half-siblings: Dan Whisler of Champaign and Carol Craig of Merritt Island, FL; sister-in-law: Vickie Strange of Flora; 4 nephews and 1 niece: Eric Beard of Wentzville, MO, Stephanie Windhorst (husband Ryan) of Decatur, Tim Rooney (wife Jenifer) of Salem, Jason Strange (wife Andrea) of Olney, and Major Strange (wife Kasey) of Flora; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother: Roger Strange.
A visitation for Jay Strange will be held Friday, April 14, 2017, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with the presentation of military honors at 7p.m. Casual attire is suggested for those attending. Memorial donations in Jay’s memory are suggested to Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted at the funeral home.