Jay Pankey
Jay D. Pankey, 52, of Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in a local hospital. He was born to parents Russell and Shirley (Chism) Pankey on April 1, 1968 in Springfield, Illinois. He was a computer programmer analyst for ARC Best Technology for over 30 years. Jay was an active member of Central Christian Church and a man of strong faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Anthony and Chris Pankey, and his father-in-law, Dave Williams.
He married Kim, the love of his life, in 1989, who survives him. Jay is also survived by his daughter, Coley Pankey of Benton, AR; two sons Clayton Pankey and wife Emily of Maumelle, AR and Bailey Pankey of Nashville, TN; a sister, Faith Lawson of Fort Smith, AR; a brother, Russ Pankey of Bowie, TX; a step-mother, Mary Pankey of Phoenix, AZ; a mother-in-law, Utanah Williams of Pocahontas, AR; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he loved dearly.
Jay Pankey was known for helping others, loving his family, and his fine attention to detail. He loved deeply and selflessly. He exuded openness and provided a safe place to all entering his home. He enjoyed football games on Friday nights, exploring Nashville, phone calls about his favorite shows, and helping his wife prepare her classroom. Jay enjoyed taking pictures, working on computers, finding good deals, and was an avid coin and stamp collector. To know Jay was to feel loved and safe.
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