of Batesville,

February 22, 1915 - June 14, 2005

James "Jay" Lafayette Weathers, Jr., 90, of Batesville passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Woodlawn Nursing Home in Batesville.

Jay was born on February 22, 1915 in Salem, Arkansas and was the son of Dr. J. L. and Ollie Gaston Weathers. In 1979, he moved to Batesville. He married his wife of 57 years, Anna Lou (Bryan) Weathers on November 7, 1947. He enjoyed woodworking and made bedroom suites for his niece's dollhouse. He was a very giving gentle giant and loved family. Jay was a Sheriff and Tax Collector for Fulton County and he retired as a Lieutenant from the Arkansas Highway Police having served in law enforcement for 33 years. He also served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Japan Occupation Force. Jay was a member of the First Baptist Church of Batesville, a member of the Adult Five Sunday School Class, and a 50+ member of the Salem Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Lou Weathers of Batesville. Other survivors include two brothers-in-law, Robert Bryan of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas and Jim Bryan and his wife, Earlene; one sister-in-law, Lurine Bryan of West Plains, Missouri; much loved nieces and nephews; three cousins and many precious friends.

Other than his parents, Jay was preceded in death by his three brothers and their wives, Lloyd & Lorine Weathers, Dick and Wanda Weathers, Max and Evelyn Weathers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joyce & Troy Cleaver, Leroy & Elizabeth Lacy, John Ed & Frankie Smith, Matt & Glenet Quinn, Ed & Ollie Ellison, George & Rosemary Catteu, Bill & Erma Davis, Charles & Maxine Buchanan, Adult Five Sunday School Class, Kenny & Michelle Gerhardt, Susan Ross and Lisa Furr.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 16, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville. Brother Keith Johnson, Dr. Gary Buckner, Brother Terry Forrest and Brother Eddy Cox will be officiating.

Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Salem Cemetery in Salem, Arkansas under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. (870) 793-4161.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207.

The family will receive friends at the Weather's home, 3220 Juniper Street where you are always welcome.

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