Obituary - Jay Paul Elliott

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 Mercy One 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. Inurnment will take place in Sharon Cemetery, Drexel. 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.