Jeff Lay-Christ

Jeff Lay-Christ, of Salem, Missouri, was born December 30, 1961 in Mountain View, Missouri. He passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 63, in Rolla, Missouri. 

Jeff attended Van Buren High School in the city of Van Buren where he grew up. He worked a number of jobs, but primarily in construction for a number of years. 

Jeff was an avid fisherman and hunter. Over the years, he began collecting guns and was very proud of his impressive collection. Most of all, Jeff loved spending time with his family. Jeff was a talented photographer and at any family gathering he could be found with his camera in hand taking hundreds of photos. 

Jeff is survived by many loving family members, friends, and his caretakers and siblings, Phillip Christ and Tracy Miller. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Winona, Missouri with Rev. Gene France officiating and music by Tim Iler. All are welcome to attend.