of Roland, AR
December 23, 1951 - May 19, 2015
Jay A. Leek, 63, of Roland, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2015. He was born December 23, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Milton and Pauline Manis Leek.
He graduated in 1973 from Oklahoma Christian College in Oklahoma City, OK receiving his Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education. He was a long-term entrepreneur owning multiple businesses, with the most recent being in natural health care. He served in fulltime ministry in various capacities for twelve years and continued in ministry throughout his life to enhance the lives of many people around him. He pursued his education on a Master's level at Lubbock Christian University. He was a longtime member of the Church of Christ and served as a deacon at several congregations. Jay was a private pilot, and he loved to fly. He also loved traveling in his motor home to visit new places and especially enjoyed the outdoors, motorcycles and antique cars.
Jay is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janie Hoagland Leek; son, Jay Leek II (Fabiana) of New York; daughter, Jaynelle Binns (Mason) of Little Rock; grandson, Maxson Binns; sister, Joy Stryzek (David) of Glasgow, Kentucky; and many others whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lois Eadon and Marjorie Bradley; and brother, Richard Leek.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Chenal Valley Church, 16025 Taylor Loop Road, Little Rock, AR 72223, (501) 868-9808. Burt Reynolds will officiate. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander. The family will receive friends Friday night from 7:00 8:00 P.M., at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)224-8300.
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12 Condolence(s)
Sharon Carbone
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Janie, I am so sorry for your loss. Jay did a great job as youth minister at CCR. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Dan and Lisa Alexander
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Janie, We are very sad to hear about Jay. He was always very kind to our family. We are sad for your loss and pray for peace for you and your family.
John Zappia
Sunday, May 24, 2015
I was surprised to hear the news about Jay passing away. It was definitely way before his time after his many years of service to the Church. I offer my condolences to you and your families and wish to send my sympathies. His memories that live in your hearts and the passing years will lessen the pain that you are feeling now. May God Bless. John Zappia
Kerry and Becky
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Janie,
We are so sad to hear of Jay's passing! What a shock! Please know that we will be thinking of you in the next several days and of our love for you and Jay. You both hold a special place in our hearts! Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you. God bless you and your family.
Love to you, Kerry and Becky
George & Betty Vinson
Saturday, May 23, 2015
So sorry to learn about Jay's sudden death. We know the Lord will be there to comfort and get you through this sad time. We love you and you are in our prayers.
Larry Taylor
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Dear Janie and family,
Maudie and I are saddened to learn of Jay's death but still rejoice that his faith in Jesus has gained him eternity. We appreciate all that you and jay did for us when we were in Roswell. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you. Our love to all.
Larry and Maudie Taylor
KoKo and Beverly Blackwell
Friday, May 22, 2015
Dear Janie and Family,
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Jay. It was a blessing to get to serve our Lord with yawl when he served as our youth minister. Our prayer is that our Lord will grant you the comfort and peace that only He can give. May He give you strength and courage to face the days ahead. Our love and our prayers are surrounding you,
KoKo and Beverly
Erma Spurlin
Friday, May 22, 2015
Janie, I was so sorry to hear about Jay. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Foster Ramsey
Friday, May 22, 2015
Janie,
Glenda and I were so shocked to learn of Jay's passing and want you to know that our prayers are with you. Our memories cannot be taken from us and we have lots of them. Looking forward to visiting with you the next time you are in Magnolia.
We love you,
Melissa Hernandez Ramirez
Friday, May 22, 2015
We want to extend our deepest sympathies! He was such an awesome youth minister that was always positive in everything we learned.
Libby Westcott
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Dear Janie and Jaynelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this very difficult time. I will be lifting you up to the Father for His comfort and peace to surround you, and may His strength flow through you. Love, Libby Westcott
Kathryn Davis
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Unfortunately I will be out of town this weekend and unable to attend any of the services, but I wanted to just say that your dad/husband made such an impression on me during the Mystery Lunch we were paired with him and Janie. He was so personable, warm and gracious, and we (Kevin and I) left just having thoroughly enjoyed our time. I know you will miss him so, and I am so sorry about that. I'm not sure that time ever makes it better, but it is such a blessing to have the faith that you will be able to spend forever with him. May God bless you with his peace during this time.