Eternal rest was granted for Jay Paul Elliott, 52, of
Olathe, KS., who died at 11:19 a.m. on Tuesday July 23, 2024 at MercyOne
Medical Center, Des Moines, IA. A
visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Saturday, August 3, 2024 at
Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Memorial services will follow at 2:00 pm also
at the chapel. Memorial contributions my
be made to the Drexel Public School Foundation.
Messages of condolence may be left for the family at
www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Jay was born October 29, 1971 to Delbert Gary Elliott and
Christyne Snider Elliott in Hannibal, MO. Jay married Teresa Rodgers on May 20,
1995 in Baldwin City, KS. They were later divorced. Jay attended Osage Beach
Elementary, kindergarten through second grade, in Osage Beach, MO. His family
moved to Drexel, MO. 1980 and he attended Drexel R-IV School until he graduated
with the class of 1990. While in school Jay was involved in many sports and
activities. He continued his love for sports throughout his adult life. He
attended Missouri Valley College, Marshall, MO. While there, he played on the
College soccer team. Jay’s primary occupation was in the printing business. He
was employed at Trade Net Publishing, Inc., Gardner, KS. for over twenty years
and also Kansas City Star for many years. At the time of his death Jay was
employed with Hallcon Corporation, Lenexa, KS.
Jay is survived by his children Derek Elliott of Platt City,
MO., Kayli Elliott of Olathe, KS., and Ethan Elliott of Wellsville, KS; his
mother Christyne Hellebuyck (Al), Drexel, MO.; sister Carrie Cook (Brian) of
Olathe, KS.; step-sisters Jennifer Parks (Drew), Drexel, MO; Jessica Harman
(Randy) Louisburg, KS. Also missing him are numerous aunts, uncles, and
cousins. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Gary Elliott, his
step-father, James Russell, grandparents, Stanley Snider, Julius & Ailene Broughton,
Delbert & Delores Elliott. Jay was a Catholic by faith.