James (Jay) R. Slack, age 43, passed away unepectedly but peacefully on April 12th, 2017 with his beloved wife, Starr, at his side.  This comes just two months after his father also passed away unexpectedly. Jay was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 12th, 1973 and grew up in Pataskala, OH. Most recently, he lived several years in the Youngstown, OH area and had just moved to Johnstown, OH. Jay always did his best to smile in the face of troubles and heartache and, with a friendly and romantic personality, made friends easily and touched the lives of many. As a youth, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He loved camping and thought of Camp Falling Rock as his second home. He was a member of the 1992 graduating class of Watkins Memorial High School; however, he attended his senior year at Brookhaven High School. His years in the marching band, as well as the influence of many loved ones, developed a love of music that followed him throughout his life. Talented in many instruments and with a beautiful voice, he shared this gift with many. He was also naturally gifted in the field of technical sciences and used these gifts in his work as well as providing service for many. He spent these last few years volunteering his service as webmaster for the Youngstown Playhouse, where he and his wife worked side by side. With these talents and his friendly personality, he made connections and friendships that span the world who love him and are grateful to have had him as a part of their lives.

Funds raised here will go directly to pay for the memorial services and to help his wife pay for other expenses forth coming in the next few months.

This campaign was created and is run by his siblings.