Jay Fanning
July 17, 1963 ~ August 13, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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Jay D. Fanning “Jaybird”, 52, of Miller, SD, died peacefully at home from an 8 month battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2015 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Miller with Father Chester Murtha, celebrant. Burial followed at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Miller. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. rosary and prayer service, all at the church.
He was born July 17, 1963 in Miller, SD to Jack D and Irene Mae (Beaner) Fanning. Jay was raised on the family farm and farmed for his father, then with his brothers before eventually going into farming for himself. Jay was the type person that made friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, ATV’ing with his family and friends, but most of all he enjoyed having fun in whatever he did. Jay was one of those guys who just liked to go, relatives and friends never knew when he might show up.
Jay is survived by his loving wife, Bobi; step-children: Camrynn Clare, Rhett Lynn, and Lyndsay Kae; his mother Irene; his brothers: John (Penny), Gerald (Roberta), Jeffrey (Sherry), Randy (Teresa); brother-in-law: James B (Victoria) Gentile; nieces and nephews: Jimmy (Dawn) Gentile, Brett (Jessica) Gentile, Heath (Sarah) Fanning, Quentin (Johnay) Fanning, Blaine (Kristi) Fanning, Brandy Fanning, Bobbie Jo (Scott) Peterson, Jesse Fanning, Jacki (Chad) Dawson, Derek (Lora May) Fanning, Jack (Crystal) Fanning, Katrina (Rich) Damon, Matthew (Sarah) Fanning, Brittany (Nick) Rihanek, and Eric Fanning; In-Laws: Dale and Kae Bussell of Tucson Arizona and "Aunt" Gayle Bussell of Huron SD.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack D. Fanning; his sister, Marlene Gentile; brothers: Michael and Joel; niece, Sara Fanning; grandparents: Jack and Jessie Fanning, and Rupert and Mary Beaner; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Jay’s arrangements.
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Bobi and family:
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Lean on your loved ones for strength in the upcoming days and weeks. Always in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may God wrap his loving arms around all of you.
i am so sorry Jay that you lost the battle, but praying for you and your family for peace. i still don’t understand why these things have to happen. my heart is with you all.
I am sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with you.
I’m so sorry to hear of his passing and I pay the peace of the Holy Spirit will touch all of your hearts and uplift you.
Love to you Bobi my girl
My sincere sympathy to the family of Jay Fanning.
My thoughts and prayers to family, Jay was a remarkable man and loved by many. My deepest sympathy
No words can express how I feel over the loss of Jay and that deep voice! The world lost a kind soul. Prayers to Bobi and the kids, Aunt Irene and the families. One thing I am certain of is Jay is out of pain and hanging with all the Fannings in Heaven! Tell my folks hi Jay Man!
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers!
Bobi, Irene, family, and close friends…
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and trust you will have each other’s support as you move through this time of grief. Jay was such a great guy with a friendly heart. He will be missed by so many. Peace to you all.
Deepest condolences to all of Jay’s family. I’m keeping you all in my prayers at this time of great loss and grief. Always cherish your loving and best memories of Jay. God Bless you all.
Deepest Sympathy to the entire Family. Jay was always a joy to be around. He could certainly light up a room. Fly with the Angels, Jay…… Take Care. God Bless. :0)
Jay was special and I have many precious childhood memories of him. My heartfelt condolences to the family and to his wife.
Jay, you will be greatly missed. That deep voice. That smile. That twinkle in your eyes. We know you are now with our Lord, free of pain and suffering. Thank you for being such a wonderful man here on earth.
John, Quentin, and family….so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all.
Our sympathy to all with the loss of your love one. May God wrap his arms around you.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time. That deep charming voice and slow beautiful smile will be remembered always. Love and prayers, Carol
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all of Jay’s family. He was a great man who will be missed by all!! Praying for comfort in the weeks and months ahead!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with John, Penny, Quentin, Johnay and family…. we are so sorry to hear of Jay’s passing. May God Bless you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to John, Penny, Quentin, Johnay and family . . . We are so sorry. May God bless all of you
So sorry to hear of Jays passing. I will tell my kids(his cousins) Lessa, Annie, and Jeromy.
Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not on thine own understanding.
God Bless!!
Bobi,
I cannot even imagine the difficult time you are going through. I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and wishing you comfort and strength during this most difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Jay was a great guy and I enjoyed taking care of him. Prayers to your family.
Kristin Tobin Avera St. Luke’s RN
He was a great man to have in my life growing up. R.I.P. Jay