Obituary of James Millard Klinegardner, Jr.

James M. “Jay” Klinegardner, Jr., 45, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at home. Jay was born on May 12, 1977 in Walton, the son of the late James M. Klinegardner and Denise Ray (Armstrong) Freyer. Jay was a self-employed stone cutter in the Walton area. He loved riding motorcycles, canoeing, tubing and golfing. Jay had an artistic side, where he created artwork on paper and for tattoos. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his family. He also loved his dogs. Jay is survived by his loving family, daughter, Brooke Klinegardner of Walton; grandson Braxton Bifaro; Life Partner and Fiancée, Alisha Kinne Dean and her children, Natalie, Conner, Damien, Addison, and Colt; Brothers, Michael, Craig Klinegardner of Roscoe; and Joel Klinegardner of Walton; Aunts and Uncles, Louis and Eileen Klinegardner, Terri and Michael Wright, Cheryl Green, Dawn and Jack Whiteside, Walter and Lisa Kinch all of Walton, Tim and Cindy Armstrong of SC, Keith and Diane Miller of Saratoga, Jeff and Carole Armstrong of Walton, DeeDee Miller Wyckoff of NC, Gary Armstrong of Callicoon, Victoria Lesh of Cochecton, sister in laws, Angel and Jessica Klinegardner, special nieces, Cortney, Mary and Lilyann Klinegardner, nephew, Skyler Klinegardner, and several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, brother, Millard Klinegardner, and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 1PM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton with Pastor Bob Wilkie, officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Walton Cemetery.