Jay Frazell

Jay Don Frazell of Iola died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was 49 years old. Jay Don was born October 3, 1964 in Iola, Kansas to Wendell W. Frazell and Georgia L. (Blohm) Frazell. He grew up in Iola and attended the Iola schools. On May 20, 1989 Jay Don married Tammi Sue Fry. Jay Don was active in high school programs which included football and track. He continued his track interest at Allen County Community College. Jay Don attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. After college he worked at the Gates Rubber Company in Iola. Jay Don enjoyed cooking for his family and gardening. He loved the fishing trips he took with his son, brothers, nephews, and friends. He was instrumental in the development of the Iola Youth Football League and it's continuing success. He especially loved supporting his favorite team the Pittsburg State Gorillas. Special attention was given to Connor Frazell, his son, and kicker for the Gorillas. He is survived by his wife Tammi of the home; a son Connor Frazell and girlfriend Haley Creitz; a sister Linda Monninger and husband Joe of Iola; two brothers, Kent Frazell and wife Peggy of Chanute; Craig Frazell and wife Sharon of Kincaid; nieces Denise Umphenour and husband Gary & daughters Makenzi & Madison; Lee Anne Ewing and husband Tom & daughter Sydney; Tara Small and husband Chad & sons Brock, Cade and Bo; nephews Scott Monninger, Clete Frazell and wife Jill & son Gage; Curt Frazell and wife Allison; Preston Frazell and wife Kelli; and Hunter Frazell; step-niece Chelsey Brooks; father-in-law Lloyd Fry of Arkansas City, mother-in-law Jeri Fry of Arkansas City, and brother-in-law David Fry and wife Marty and their children Levi, Bethany, Malachi, Galilee & Elijah of Wichita. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Georgia Frazell. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL VISITATION: 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola. INURNMENT: Highland Cemetery, Iola, at a later date. MEMORIAL: In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the PSU Foundation. Please add "football" in your check memo. Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com .