Merle “Jay” Jarrett III

Merle “Jay” Jarrett III

May 08, 1956 - June 13, 2021
San Clemente California

Merle “Jay” Jarrett III

May 08, 1956 - June 13, 2021
San Clemente California

Obituary

Merle “Jay” Jarrett III
May 8th, 1956 – June 13th, 2021

Born in: Loma Linda, California

Resided in: San Clemente, California

Jay passed away on Sunday, June 13th, at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sherry Jarrett, and his daughter, Jennifer Jarrett.

He was a good-natured, kind, and loving man who had many talents and qualities that inspired others. His humor and positive attitude allowed him to keep fighting and maintain a great quality of life. The number of people that will miss him is infinite.

We will always carry his memory in our hearts. He was loved and respected by many.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital; kindly click on “Dedicate my donation” so that family can be made aware of your kind gift.
St. Jude Children’s Hospital- Donation

 

Service will be at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on July 9th at 10:00 am.

Address for service: 5101 Alton Parkway, Irvine CA, 92604

A reception celebrating Jay’s life will follow the service.

 

Funeral Mass

  • Date & Time: July 9, 2021 (10:00 AM)
  • Venue: St. John Neumann Catholic Church
  • Location: 5101 Alton Parkway Irvine, CA 92604 - (Get Directions)

No Charities & Donations

No Videos

48 responses to Merle “Jay” Jarrett III

  1. Ron Bishop says:

    I’ve thought about my limited time working with Jay every time I saw a post from him.,. And I felt I could have worked sling side of him for years and years. There was always something about him that made me feel like I knew him for ever. What a loss!
    Prayers to you,

    1. Thank you Ron,.I felt the same way since I was 18 about Jay.
      What a nice tribute ,

    1. Thank you my wonderful big brother ,

    1. Thank you Paul ,

  2. I work with Jen. She is such a easy going, wonderful person. You can tell she loves both of you so much,her dad was clearly important to her and she has so much respect for him. Praying for God’s comfort during this time!

    1. Thank you Chantel. You’re right. Her and Jay had a very special relationship. He’s the only person she’d stay on the phone with for more than 5-10 minutes. She’s been such a great help to me with her dad’s arrangements. We love her more than anything. Please join us at the service or just the reception, and bring a guest or 2. Jennifer like her dad is one in a million. ,

    1. Sherry says:

      Thank you Paul and Rosie,

    2. Thank you Rosie and Paul,

Leave A Condolence

Choose a Candle