Funeral services for Justin Lee Kay will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Freedom Rest Baptist Church with Brother Travis Kay and Brother James Kay officiating. The burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery under the direction of Jeane’s Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Kay, Kyle Lawrence, Steven Kay, Roger Kay, Homer Kay, and Bryan Dease. A visitation will be held at Freedom Rest on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Justin was born on September 17, 1957, in Leesville, LA to Leroy and Nelta Kay, and peacefully passed away on September 19, 2024, in Rosepine, LA at the age of 67. Justin graduated from Evans High School in 1975. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Kay, on October 20, 1989, and together they moved to Wisconsin for 10 years. Upon returning to Burr Ferry, LA from Wisconsin, Justin worked several jobs where he was able to use his passion for making other people smile. He worked many years at the feed store, Vernon Moving and Storage, and greeting people at Walmart. Justin had a passion for brightening other people’s day with his welcoming smile, kind heart, and most importantly, his infamous hugs. Justin truly never met a stranger, and he loved deeply. In 2015, God blessed Justin with his greatest gift, his only child, Jordyn Anderson Kay. Nothing made Justin more proud than becoming a father to Jordyn. No matter where you were when you ran into Justin, he always took the time to share how proud he was of his son and how much he loved him. After the birth of Jordyn, Mike and Helen Kay’s family immediately welcomed Justin and Jordyn into their lives. They all became a very close family over the past 9 years of Jordyn’s life. Jordyn truly was the gem that brought his daddy purpose and joy. Jordyn and Justin both shared a huge love for sports, especially watching the Green Bay Packers play football. Since his cancer diagnosis in 2016, and again in 2021, Justin was nothing but positive, encouraging, and brave. He never once complained and fought a long, courageous battle. Throughout his cancer journey, Justin always made sure to set the best example for his son, teaching Jordyn to lean on Christ in hard times.
Though we are tremendously saddened by the loss of Justin, we are reassured in knowing he is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. As it is written in Psalm 23:26, “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever”. John 16:22, “So with you; now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy”.
Justin is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Nelta Kay; brother, Johnny Kay; wife Bonnie Kay; and special friend, Jerry Jeane.
Justin is survived by his son, Jordyn Anderson Kay; brother, Jefferson Kay (DeAnn); Mike and Helen Kay; Travis and Carley Kay and daughter Clara; Kelen Kay; Kyle and Kara Lawrence and children Fisher and Meleny; special friend Pam Jeane and family; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Our family extends our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Landrum and staff in Leesville, MD Anderson in Houston, Hospice of Leesville, Rosepine Retirement and Rehab, and Jeane Funeral Service for their love and compassion in caring for Justin during this time.
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195 Beech Grove Loop
Anacoco, LA 71403
