Jay Dean Farney, 98, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Leisure Homestead, Stafford. Born September 3, 1924 at Arlington, he was the son of Joe A. and Nona Gregg Farney. He was a graduate of Langdon High School. He was a veteran of WW II serving with the US Navy. In 1989 he retired as an insurance salesman for Kansas Farmer’s Service. Jay enjoyed playing golf, he was an active member of the Stafford Lyons Club and served on the Board of Directors for Premium Life Insurance Co.
On May 26, 1946 he married Lora “Jackie” Jacques at Hutchinson. She died on July 5, 2019. He is survived by Son: Michael (Phyllis) Farney of Pratt. Grandsons: David (Robyn) Farney and Christopher (Michele) Farney. Great-grandchildren: Cameron, Lyla and Molly.
Cremation has taken place. There will not be public service. There will be a private inurnment at Stafford Cemetery.