Jay Darrah

William Jason “Jay” Darrah, age 45, of Lamar, Missouri died at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, May 5, 2015.      Jay was born May 29, 1969 at Kansas City, Missouri to John Merrick Darrah and Marilyn (Frazier) Darrah.  He attended Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri and had worked as a welder for J&W Trailers before becoming disabled.     Jay is survived by a half-brother, Mike (Susie) Darrah of Raytown, Missouri; a sister, Patricia (Ted) Groves of Liberal, Missouri; a half-sister Jackie (Joe) Taylor of Olathe, Kansas; and Jay’s caretakers at Truman Healthcare Center.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John Thomas Darrah and George Clayton Darrah.      Honoring Jay’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.