Jay Whitney Simson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jay Whitney Simson (Van Wert, Ohio), departing on June 16, 2025 at the age of 71. Jay Whitney leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jay Whitney Simson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Lee and Ina Mae Simson (Teeman); and his brother Clark Simson. He is survived by: his former wife Sherry Smith; his wife Bonita Terry; his children, Stephanie Jean Jeffrey (Matt), Crystal Mae Oechsley (Stephan), Terry Lynn Simson and Nathanael Jay Simson (Jolynn); his grandchildren, Alex, Ayden and Ayanna Jeffrey; his children, Kensley, Arnold Marlin Oechsley, Owen and Ivy Simson; and his siblings, Meredith Croucher, Miriam Louk, Fred Simson, Charles Simson, John and Edward "Boone".
Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Civic Theatre, 118 South Race Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891 or First United Methodist Church, 113 West Central Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.
