Jason "Jay" Michael Presnell

Jason "Jay" Michael Presnell, age 42, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Johnson City Medical Center. A lifelong native of Johnson City, he was a son of Jack Presnell and Judy Crawford Presnell. Jay was a member of the Johnson City Baptist Temple. He loved Nascar, especially Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and the Dallas Cowboys. Jay was a happy person, loved everyone and loved life. Mr. Presnell was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Crawford; paternal grandparents, Conley and Bessie Presnell. In addition to his mother and father, Jay is survived by two brothers, Jeff Presnell and wife Elizabeth, Kingsport, and Justin Presnell, Johnson City; sister, Janet Presnell, Johnson City; nieces, Shannon and Taylor Presnell; nephew, Gavin Presnell. The funeral service for Mr. Presnell will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, May 29, 2017 in the East Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wilkie Brookshire officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at Gobble Cemetery, Johnson City. Active pallbearers will be Gavin, Jack, Justin, and Jeff Presnell, Steve and Ronnie Graham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral home to offset funeral expenses. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Presnell family. (423) 928-6111 Order Flowers Service DetailsMonday, May 29th, 2017 2:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home- East Chapel Interment DetailsGobble CemeteryRead Obituary