Jay was a construction worker and a member of the Lacey United Methodist Church. He loved and cared deeply for his family and friends and had a true passion for his work. Jay had a great sense of pride to be the fourth generation to live on the old McClain homeplace in Lacey.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Mitchell McClain of Lacey; his parents, James and Gwen Slaughter McClain of Lacey; two sons, James Jonathon (JJ) McClain and wife, Christy of Carrollton, TX and Mitchell Deal of Crossett, AR; three sisters, Debbie Haynes of Fountain Hill, Jan Shairrick and husband, Brent of Crossett and Teresa Swan of Crossett; and his grandson, James Jonathon (Trey J) McClain.
After the family visitation Saturday evening, there will be a benefit at 5:00 P.M. at the Lacey United Methodist Church. Entertainment will be provided by Wayfaring Strangers, Emily White along with other artists.
Condolences(53)
Pat Savage
, TX Tuesday, March 27, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for the loss of Jay. He was always so friendly.Tammy Smith Little
Bastrop, LA Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Dianne, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Tammy and Archie Little
Wyatt and Fay Smith
Bastrop LA
Tammy Carpenter
Crossett, AR Wednesday, March 21, 2012 To Diane and the McClain family, I was so sorry to hear about Jay but know that he is in no more pain now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Phyllis Robinson
Houston, TX Tuesday, March 20, 2012 I went to school with Jay and although I have not seen him for years, I remember him as a good looking guy with a good heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Jeri Hobbs
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 20, 2012 We are so sorry for your loss. We both knew Jay for a very long time. Anytime we were around he was always smiling. We had never seen him NOT smile. Rest in peace Jay! You are a brand new man.Jeri & Johnny Hobbs
Lisa Kilcrease
Wilmar, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 Prayers for Diane and all of Jay's family. Rest in peace, Jay.Trudy Tucker Carrington
Rowlett, TX Monday, March 19, 2012 My deepest sympathies go out to the family. Jay was a beautiful person with a kind heart. I hadn't seen him in a few years but have been praying for him since finding out he was ill. I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing. The picture you have posted of him is the way I remember him, always a smile. God Bless you Jay, rest easy.Karen M Collins
, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 Today, I was informed of your passing. On a brighter note, I was told they raised a good amount of money for you over the weekend. I'm sure you were smiling down from Heaven on them. You & your family are in my prayers.Niakki Johnson
Searcy, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 Diane, James, Gwen. and the rest of the family. A bright light has left the world and I know it's only the beginning of a life with a huge hole in it which was filled with Jay. It's been a long time since the last time I saw Jay - many years in fact. I was driving home from Monticello and on the side of the road, he was helping an elderly lady with a flat tire. From the posts on facebook, he remained the kind of man who would help anyone that needed it, and always with good humor and a smile on his face. I will lift your family up in my prayers and ask the Lord to get you through this loss one moment and one minute at a time.Bryan & Jan Stephenson
Monticello, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 Our prayers and thoughts for your families during this hard time.Kerry & Karen Withers
Monticello, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 Our prayers are with you all.Wayne & Lynda Hogan Allen
Hamburg, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 Teresa, Jan, Christy and the rest of the family, We would like to express our dearest sympathies to all of you. Wayne and I heard about this and we were at the Lake for spring break and didn't know in time to come to either visitations or service and we would liked to have come to show our condolences to each one of you . I just hope each of you can find peace within God to get through this. I also want all of you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you in these days and weeks, months and years ahead because I too lost a brother when he was 19 so I pray for ya'll. Your all strong people and I know you can. Love and strength to all of the McClain family.deanie spry walthall
el dordo, AR Monday, March 19, 2012 sorry to hear about jay, my prayer are with yall.Mary Word Wooley
Warren, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 To one of the sweetest people I ever knew....RIP Jay.Wrenetta and Ronny
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 Diane,Ronny and I want to send you our deepest sympathies. We pray the Lord will comfort you in your loss and we will be praying for you.
Stacey Rogers
Pensacola, FL Sunday, March 18, 2012 Diane, I am so sorry for your loss and all you've been through. I pray that God will give you strength for the days ahead, and peace and comfort in your heart. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Hold on to the memories, no one can take those away from you. You are in my prayers.Stacey (Bulloch) Rogers
Stacey (Bulloch) Rogers
Pensacola, FL Sunday, March 18, 2012 Diane, I am so sorry for your loss and all you've been through. I pray that God will give you strength for the days ahead, and peace and comfort in your heart. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. Hold on to the memories, no one can take those away from you. You are in my prayers.Stacey (Bulloch) Rogers
Melinda Hays Gatheright
El Dorado, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 Dear James and Family,I am so sorry for your loss of Jay. You have my deepest sympathy and you will be in my prayers... May God keep you. Melinda
Rhonda & John Bowers
Croossett, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 Diane, Jan, Teresa, and entire family: My condolence is extended to all of you for your loss. Jay will be missed by all that ever knew him. I will be praying for each of you in the days to come.Venda White
Crossett, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 Diane and Family, So sorry for your loss. Jay was such a sweet person and loved all of you very much. I know that God will continue to be with all you as you face the days and years ahead. May all the love and happiness that you shared help you thru this difficult time. We are praying for you all and will continue to do so. Please let me know if you need anything, Love you-Venda and Steve WhiteJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 18, 2012 McClain FamilyWe do not know your family but we are close friends with Kay Worbington and Chuck Hoover. We have been praying for Jay and your family and now in prayer for God`s comfort at this time of sadness.
James and Kathy Berry
Tim Tatum
Memphis, TN Saturday, March 17, 2012 I have so many great memories of one of my favorite cousins. Jay was such a fine man who loved his family dearly. We will all miss him, especially his smile and gentle spirit. Our love to the entire McClain family. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of you.Love, Tim, Stephanie, Alex and Sophie Tatum
Keri Brooks
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Uncle Jay... He had the sweetest smile, kind and loving heart, strong hands, someone that was easy to love and always listened to you. Uncle Jay was a simple man he believed in hard work, loving and providing for his family and being well dressed. I've always thought of him as being a man of few words, but the words he spoke were never a waste of breath. I'm so proud and blessed to call him Uncle. I miss you and love you always Uncle Jay.Willis and Patricia Hale
Hamburg, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Diane we are so sorry for you lost . If there is any thing we can do for you feel free to call on us . May God be with you and your Family and God Bless .Lewis Carter
Oak Grove, LA Saturday, March 17, 2012 Diane, James, Gwen and Families:I was never as shocked as to when I heard about Jay's untimely death late this afternoon. Jay was a very careing person for his fellow man. It has been truly an honor to know and worked with Jay. I pray the Lord will place his arms of love around each of you during this time of you need. If I can do anything for any of you please call on me.
God Bless each of you.
Mark Craig
Athens, TX Saturday, March 17, 2012 He will be missed by a lot of friends aud family !!!Jerry, Jan, & Alyson Dawson
Hamburg, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Praying for all of the family!Mike & Sandra Williams
Warren, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Dear Mrs. Diane & Family,We are so very sorry to hear about Jay. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I pray that God will give you and your family strength and guidance.Love In Christ, Mike & Sandra Williams
Lena (Feeser) Cooper
Pine Bluff, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.Sandra & Dale
hamburg, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Grieving for your loss, thankful for the promise of heaven.Dona & Willie Tanksley
Stuttgart, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 James, Gwen, and FamilyWe are so sorry to hear about the loss of Jay. Our hearts are breaking for you right now.Know he is in a better place.I'm sure Aunt Tommie and Uncle Charlie were waiting with open arms.Our thoughts,prayers and love.
Herbert Ray & Jamie Riley Carpenter
Hamburg, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 Dearest Jan and Teresa,Jamie and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Heaven has gained another Angel. Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in your time of saddeness.
Sincerely, Herbert Ray and Jamie
Walter & Norma Chapman
Monticello, AR Saturday, March 17, 2012 James, Gwen, Dianne and family, Norma and I send our condolences upon Jay's passing. He was such a kind and soft spoken man who will live on in our memories. May the God of Heaven bear you up on wings of love is our prayer. Walter & Norma ChapmanLaNell McKiever
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 I remember your parents, Gwen and James bringing you by my house on the way home from the hospital. This was the tallest baby i had ever seen. I have a verse I want to print for the family."JUST THINK OF STEPPING ON SHORE AND FINDING IT HEAVEN.
OF TOUCHING A HAND AND FINDING IT GOD'S
OF BREATHING NEW AIR AND FINDING IT CELESTIAL.
AND WAKING UP IN GLORY AND FINDING IT HOME"
I hope you find comfort in these thoughts that will help you get through your sorrow. The McKiever Family
Tony, Johnie Fay, Amanda, and Jay
, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 We are praying for all of you during this time. May God give you strength and peace to get through this diffcult time.Suzanne Wiley
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 I am soooooo very sorry for your loss. I can not imagine your pain, but please know that I am thinking of you and pray that God will give you the strength and courage to get through this. My heart goes out to you and your families.With deepest sympathy,
Suzanne
Paul Newman
Rison, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 May God wrap his loving arms arould you and your family during this time, and the weeks to come. Praying for all of you. We all love being at your home when we were out wagon riding,and Jay alway made us welcome at his home.James wooten
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Look to the lord, jay will me missed by us all that smile will always be remembered. My heart goes out to the McClain family. I know how he was truly loved by all. When your good people see it.Alvin & Irma James
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with you'll. Jay was a great friend and so pleasant to be around. Alvin always was complimentary of Jay during the time he worked with him. He was a hard worker and cared for his family very much. We are in south Texas but we will be in touch, God Bless each of you.Pam Maritin Vincent
Crossett, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 We have lost a great loving and caring person on this day. He will be missed greatly.jeff cheshire
wilmar, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 rest in peace jay. youre not suffering anymore you have been a good friend and always will !! miss diane if you need any thing please let me know. my thoughts and prayers are with you and family...Donna and Robert Odom
Crossett, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Our deepest sympathies for the entire family.Karla Booth
Fountain Hill, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Mr. Jay & Mrs. Diane have been a part of my life for almost 17 years and he will be greatly missed! I am so thankful that he isn't in any more pain & is now resting peacefully in the arms of his Savior! My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Diane and the rest of Mr. Jay's family!Donna Raney
Hermitage, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Ms. Jan, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Mark and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.Wendy Tucker
, TX Friday, March 16, 2012 My dearest sympathies to you and the family. May you remember to good times and cherish the memories forever. Prayers for you and the family.Keith & Becky Phillips
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 What a wonderful, kind person that we lost this morning, but our loss is heaven's gain. I am praying that the Lord gives all of you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that Jay is not suffering any longer and that you will see him again one day. I know that is a small consolation right now, but it will bring you comfort in the weeks to come. May God bless your family!Keith & Becky Phillips
Mattie Ruth Tucker
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Gwen and James, I am so sorry about Jay, I know your hearts are breaking. There is nothing anyone can say to ease your pain. I have been there so I know what you are going through. One thing is remember you have an Angel in Heaven now and all his pain is gone. Love you guys and you are in my prayers.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 My prayers are with all of Jay's family during this great time of sorrow. He was a wonderful person! May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace now and with the Lord.Love,
Kay
RAYMOND & SANDY ERLANSON
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 WE DIDN'T GET TO KNOW JAY VERY LONG, BUT HE WILL BE SURELY MISSED. PRAYERS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDSTimothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 Our deepest sympathy. Our prayers are with your family.Timothy & Diane Forrest
Gail Kizer
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 My condolences to the McClain family; Jay was such a pleasant person and he will certainly be missed by a lot of people. My prayers for Diane and all of the family during this time.Tiara Hobbs Robinson
Greenbrier, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 My prayers go out to all of the family for your loss. Prayers that you will all have the peace that Jay now has. God bless each of you.Pat Savage
Monticello, AR Friday, March 16, 2012 So very sorry for the loss of Jay. My thoughts and prayers go out for family members.