Condolences for Jay Lester Cheney as of 12/23/2025 at 3:40 pm

Everett M Cheney added on 01/20/2021 at 3:52 pm 
Uncle Jay always smiled when he greeted you and was the easiest person to talk with and listen to. I cherish the times myself and my family were able to spend with him and although too few and far too brief I?ll remember those moments forever. His fascination with how much walnut exists in Indiana , his joy and pride in his family , his love of fishing and playing cards . Time takes from us all but whenever we were fortunate enough to spend time with Uncle Jay and the family he gave us his undivided attention and shared his happiness in seeing us . 
  I will never forget and always love you Uncle Jay . Thank you for making me feel like one of ?The Cheney Boys ? God Bless you and grant you fairwinds, calm water and a tight line .
Your Nephew Everett M Cheney , Dawn , Mackenzie (Cheney) Medlock & Greg Medlock & Rocket and Cooper .

Matt Cheney added on 01/20/2021 at 4:54 pm 
I will never forget you uncle Jay, Thank you for always taking the time to talk and listen.  We love you!  Matt, Kris, Zac, Ben, Maddie & Jaxson.

Bill Cheney added on 01/20/2021 at 9:21 pm 
Dear Barb, Robbie, Jeff and family;
 
Being with Jay was something that I didn?t have the opportunity to do very many times.  
 But, the times that I did, he made an impression on me.   He treated me like he?d known me all my life, he was welcoming and warm hearted.   His kind spirit was evident.   We are all so much richer for having men like Jay in our lives.  Men like him, and his brothers before him, appear as giants in our eyes, they leave us with great memories and lessons to pass along to our own children and grandchildren.   We?ll always be thankful for having a man such as Jay in our lives.

With love and sympathy for all,
 
Bill & Ann Cheney 
Brownsburg, IN
 
?Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,?
??1 Peter? ?1:8? ?NIV??

Cindy Sanford added on 01/23/2021 at 3:20 pm 
Barb, you have my deepest sympathy. I had never met Jay,  but could see how happy he made you. Your Facebook pictures told it all how much fun Jay and you had with the family camping enjoying life. I know what you are going through and it's not easy. Take one day at a time. Tears are good, remember the memories and share with your family!! God bless you Barb! Hugs and prayers ??
Cindy Sanford 

Carol Briggs added on 01/26/2021 at 9:17 am 
Barb,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.  I am not able to attend the gathering because of COVID but wanted to let you know I care.  I will keep you in my prayers in the days ahead as you go through this great sorrow.  May God comfort you.  
Carol

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