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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:
Preble County Humane Society
One of your choice
951 S Barron St, Eaton, OH 45320
Tel: (937) 456-7387
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Rhiannon Isbell
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Posted Tue January 31, 2012
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To Aunt Cheryl and Aaron, I am so sorry for your loss! I will miss Uncle Jay very much... He loved to fish and bought me my very first fishing pole. That would have been a gray Zebco, from there, my love of fishing took off around the age of 9. To this day I still love to sit on the bank and toss in a line. I will always think of him with a big squeeze and a "how ya doing kiddo". Always know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! Love You Rhiannon
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Nancy Walden Brown
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Posted Wed February 01, 2012
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So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
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Vicki Murray Oliver
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Posted Wed February 01, 2012
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Arron,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers., I know that he will be greatly missed. He always treated me like we really were family. My love to all of you. Vicki
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Fredna Cheek
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Posted Wed February 01, 2012
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Cheryl & family you have my deepest sympathy, loosing loved ones is hard.
I'm Jays Aunt was with him & a lot as a you boy as I was married to his Uncle Pete. ,and kept him some for Patty when he was a little boy.
I hadn't seen him in yrs. but was glad he brought you to the Smith Reunion that was our first one. He will be miss ,just wish I could have been closer, I loved his mother,but time changes things. You & Aaron & family are in my prayers. Aunt Fredna Cheek
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Brad Kramer
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Posted Thu February 02, 2012
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Aaron,
I am deeply saddened to hear the news. I will always think of the times when we were young adults your dad sort of took us under his wings, gave us advice and made us feel good about being ourselves. He provided us with confidence and determination during times in our lives when lots of changes were taking place. I will always think fondly of Jay. He will be missed.
Brad
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Debbi Madewell Hornbrook
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Posted Thu February 02, 2012
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Dear Arron and Cheryl,
I am so sorry about your loss. Jay was one of my best friends as children growing up. I looked up to him and admired how well liked he was in school. Although through the years we have lost touch, he touched a part of my life and made an impression that I will always cherish.
God Bless,
Debbi Madewell Hornbrook
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Marilyn Landis Marlin
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Posted Fri February 03, 2012
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I was saddened to learn of the passing of Jay. We attended school together at TVS and were in the same class.
My condolences to each of you, family and friends.
Marilyn and Joe Marlin, Centerville, Ohio
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Roger and Linda Dolph
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Posted Wed February 08, 2012
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Aaron,
We are sorry to hear of the death of your dad. I know we havent seen each other for along time but have alot of good memories of old times. You and your family are in our prayers.
Roger and Linda
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Shirley Dolph Young
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Posted Wed February 08, 2012
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Aaron - Just heard today that you lost your Dad. I have lots of great memories from our childhood living across the street from each other and lots of weekends at softball tournaments. Just wanted to say that I'm so sorry for your loss and that I am thinking of you.
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Shirley Dolph Young
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Posted Thu February 09, 2012
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Aaron - We just found out yesterday that you lost your Dad. We haven't been in touch for many years, but I have a lot of great memories from my childhood of you and Jay and Evelyn - living across the street on Somers Street and spending lots of weekends at softball tournaments. I think of you often and wanted to express my sympathy. - Shirley
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Tony Harrod
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Posted Thu February 16, 2012
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Aaron- My friend i am so sorry to hear and read the passing of your Dad. i always had a good time working with him at neaton. Please email me when you have a chance i would like to check on you.
Tony Harrod
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