He was born on Nov. 10, 1976, the only son of John and Terri (Mann) Hamilton of Reece. He was educated in Eureka schools and graduated from Eureka Junior/ Senior High School with the class of 1995.

After graduation, Jay attended Butler Community College in El Dorado and received his certification of welding which served him well throughout the years Jay was united in marriage to Krista (Seifert), on Feb. 21, 2020 and the two made their home in Derby. He loved deeply and without caution, but adored mostly his wife, Krista, and their five children, Jaqlyn (Hamilton) Finch, Jayte (Hamilton) Pryce, Cole Ringer, Korbin Hamilton and Blake Ringer and their families. He was always ready for an adventure and was the first one to encourage others to embrace something new.

His grandchildren were a delight to him and he was so proud to be a grandfather to Khloe, Alyssa, Levi, and Delilah. Jay loved the outdoors and wildlife and enjoyed sharing it with his children and nieces and nephews, whenever he could, especially stories of his youth. Jay rededicated his life to God in 2020 at South Rock Christian Church on Krista and his wedding day.

He is survived by his loving wife, Krista of the home, two daughters Jaqlyn and husband Dustin Finch of Owensboro, Ky. and Jayte and husband Grayson Pryce of El Dorado; three sons Cole Ringer and Blake Ringer both of Haysville and Korbin Hamilton of Andover; mother, Terri (Mann) Hamilton of Eureka; siblings Bridget and husband Robert Strickland of Andover, Staci and husband Patrick Seiter of Virgil and Kelli and husband Chad Gulick of Piedmont; grandmother, Mary (Yost) Mann; grandchildren, Alyssa, Levi and Delilah; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a gaggle of cousins.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Khloe; and father, John Hamilton.

Jay will be forever missed and always in our hearts as a kind, jovial friend who was always willing to lend a helping hand and encouraging word.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, in Derby. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. at NewSpring Church 12200 E 21st Street N in Wichita (North Entrance, highly suggested 30 minute early arrival). Interment will follow at 2 p.m. Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka.

Online condolences may be left at www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com