Funeral services for John Jay James Rey, III will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, November 18, 2018 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe. Father Robert Dandridge will officiate with interment following at Kilpatrick Serenity Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. until time of service, Sunday, November 18, 2018 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes, West Monroe.On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, Jay Rey, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 49. Jay was born on June 16, 1969. Jay was an adventurous man, and a U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran, who loved hard work and anything outdoors. He was a grill master with both coal and smoke. He also had a passion for big trucks and big bucks, but his true love was his family. He will be remembered for his love and his contagious smile that would light up the room.Jay is survived by his wife Debbie Prestridge Rey, his father John Rey, Jr. (who passed November 15, 2018), his mother, Pam Garner and his stepfather Denny; his children Mary Jo Rey and Alex Rey; sister, Jennifer Ray Gaudreau and husband Dan; his stepchildren Crystal Maxwell and husband Hank, Korey Albritton, and Kayla Jones and husband Jordan; his grandchildren Scarlett, Leia, Evie, Ryleigh, and Brantlee; and nephew, Logan.Pallbearers will be Korey Albritton, Hank Maxwell, Jordan Jones, Sean Harrell, Tal Simpson and Brian Davis. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bob Prestridge.