Jay R. Fleck

Jay R. Fleck, 56 of Manheim, went home to be with Jesus in glory on January 3, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Jay was born March 5, 1967, in Lancaster, the son of the late Eugene and Kathryn (Lehman) Fleck. He grew up in Deodate, PA, with his siblings Mervin Fleck and Debbie Frank, where he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and was an active member of the Lower Dauphin FFA chapter. Jay was faithfully married to his wife and best friend, Emily (Eberly), for 36 years. They had two children, Joshua husband of Stephanie and Katie Fleck. Together they enjoyed spending time at their family cabin, camping, spoiling the grand dogs, and visiting national parks. In addition to being a dedicated and loving husband and father, Jay also loved hunting and spending time in God’s creation. Throughout Jay’s entire life, he held an unwavering faith in God and showed his love for others through hard work and a willingness to serve in any way he could. He was a dedicated member of the Colebrook United Christian Church where he served on the Board in a variety of roles. In recent years, he attended LCBC and created close bonds with the members of his Life Group. Jay worked as an HVAC installation technician for many years but always dreamed of operating his own business. In 2012, Jay and his son began Whitetail Woodcrafters LLC where he found fulfillment in creating meaningful engraved gifts and heirlooms for their customers. He took great joy working in the family business alongside his son and daughter every day. He was a devoted husband and father, instilling strong values of hard work, service to others, and living life to the fullest. A memorial service honoring Jay’s life will be held at Cleona Camp Grove, 3854 Hill Church Road, Lebanon, PA 17046 on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 4 PM. Family and friends will be received at Cleona Camp Grove on Monday, January 8, 2024 from 6 PM to 8 PM and again following the service. Interment will be private at Chiques Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, online or check donations can be made to Compassion International or Hospice & Community Care in Jay’s memory. In lieu of flowers, online or check donations can be made to Compassion International or Hospice & Community Care in Jay’s memory. Compassion International 12290 Voyager Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3668 https://www.compassion.com/jayrfleck Hospice & Community Care PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, https://www.hospiceandcommunitycare.org/

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Jay R. Fleck

March 5, 1967 - January 3, 2024