Obituaries

Jay Lee Lorenz

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Jay Lee Lorenz "Jaybird", 57, of Auxvasse, Mo., died on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home. Jay was born April 2, 1959, in Fulton, Mo., the son of the late Margaret "Maggie" and Paul "Skinny" Lorenz also of Fulton. Jay was baptized and born again on March 27, 2016, Easter Sunday. Jay was a graduate from Fulton High School and also the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in Interior Design. Upon graduation, Jay relocated to Florida where he worked as a visual display artist for over 23 years. Jay moved back home to Missouri 11 years ago where he last worked at Artichoke Annie's in Millersburg. He is survived by: one sister, Vicki Lorenz Dreyer and her husband, Jim Dreyer; along with his beloved pet kitty Angel of the home in Auxvasse; one sister-in-law, Cheryl Lorenz of Fulton; six nieces, Paula Sue Lear of Columbia, Penny Lorenz-Anderson of Columbia, Wendy Trowbridge of Auxvasse, Nicki Wyrick of Columbia, Lorrie Terrell of Fulton and Tina McKee of Fulton; 11 great-nieces and nephews and; two great-great-nephews. Jay was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Dean Lorenz of Fulton. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice Compassus of Columbia, 3050 I-70 Drive SE, Columbia, MO 65201 or Callaway Christian Church, 2051 S. Silver Drive, Fulton, Missouri 65251. Online condolences may be offered at www.debofuneralhome.com

Published April 22, 2016