Jay Don Frazell, 49, Iola, died Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita.
Jay Don was born Oct. 3, 1964, in Iola, to Wendell W. Frazell and Georgia L. (Blohm) Frazell. He grew up in Iola and attended Iola schools. On May 20, 1989, Jay Don married Tammi Sue Fry.
Jay Don was active in high school programs which included football and track. He continued his track interest at Allen County Community College. Jay Don attended Pittsburg State University. After college he worked at the Gates Manufacturing in Iola.
Jay Don enjoyed cooking for his family and gardening. He loved the fishing trips he took with his son, brothers, nephews, and friends. He was instrumental in the development of the Iola Youth Football League and its continuing success. He especially loved supporting his favorite team, the Pittsburg State Gorillas. Special attention was given to Connor Frazell, his son, and kicker for the Gorillas.
He is survived by his wife Tammi; a son, Connor Frazell and girlfriend Haley Creitz; a sister, Linda Monninger and husband Joe, Iola; two brothers, Kent Frazell and wife Peggy, Chanute, and Craig Frazell and wife Sharon, Kincaid; nieces Denise Umphenour and husband Gary, daughters Makenzi and Madison, Lee Anne Ewing and husband Tom and daughter Sydney; Tara Small and husband Chad and sons Brock, Cade and Bo; nephews Scott Monninger, Clete Frazell and wife Jill and son Gage, Curt Frazell and wife Allison, Preston Frazell and wife Kelli, and Hunter Frazell; step-niece Chelsey Brooks; father-in-law Lloyd Fry, Arkansas City; mother-in-law Jeri Fry, Arkansas City; and brother-in-law David Fry and wife Marty and their children Levi, Bethany, Malachi, Galilee and Elijah of Wichita.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Georgia Frazell.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. Inurnment will be Highland Cemetery, Iola, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the PSU Foundation. Please add “football” in your check memo. Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola.
To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com.
Jay Don Frazell
