Jay N. Mathis, age 65, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at Cornerstone Hospice Facility in Clermont, Florida. Jay was born in San Jose, California on July 16th, 1959. He was the son of the late Jerry N. Mathis and the late Joyce Stocek Mathis.
Jay grew up in Wilton, Connecticut and graduated from Wilton High School in 1978. He was very involved in athletics and played football. In addition, he loved lacrosse and achieved the honor of making All State lacrosse in 1978. He attended Lake Forest College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Florida Culinary Institute.
Jay always had a passion for flying and became a pilot. May you fly high, Jaybird! He also loved to cook and worked at Walt Disney World. Jay had a true zest for the outdoors, too. His hobbies included travel, fishing, skiing, and hiking. He was truly a Warrior in all aspects of life!
He is survived by his sister Jennifer (Dave) Geschke, Irving, Texas, and nieces Hannah & Leah Geschke, Dallas, Texas, uncle David (Toni) Mathis, Lake Forest, Illinois, aunt Faith Mathis, Wilmington, Delaware, and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be a family burial service in Forest Park, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. Info: Lake Forest Funeral Home (Formerly Wenban) www.wenbanfh.com or (847)234-0022.