CRUZE, Jay, age 59, of Eaton, OH. died suddenly Sun. Jan. 29, 2012 at his residence.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on Mar. 10, 1952 to Patty Mae Cruze.  He had worked for Neaton Mfg. in Eaton for many years.  He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Cheryl  Cruze, a son, Aaron (Meredith) Cruze, Eaton, OH., stepdaughter, Casey (Dennis) Hawkins, Lewisburg, OH., granddaughter, Heather Hawk, step grandchildren, Colin, Claudia,Gavin and Emilia Hawkins.  He was preceded in death by his mother, a brother, Rodney Smith, sister, Nora Cope, nephew, Eric Smith and his first wife, Evelyn Cruze (1989).  Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Fri. Feb. 3, 2012 at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home in West Alexandria, OH. with Rev. Dave Justice officiating.  Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Lewisburg, OH.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Fri. from 12:00 to 2:00 PM.  For condolences: wwwlindloffzimmerman.com

Charitable donations may be made in Jay's memory to the following organization: