Jay Headrick

July 11, 1943 - April 22, 2021

Harland "Jay" Headrick of Salem, Missouri died April 22, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jay was born on July 11, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Jerry and Laverda (Black) Headrick. Jay proudly served his Country for The United State Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life, Miss Linda Ternes on September 19, 1975. This union was joined with four children. Jay worked for Dent County as a deputy Sheriff, and also served two terms as a County Commissioner; Jay went to work in Fort Leonard Wood and worked civil service until he retired. He and Linda owed and operated Mini- Mart in Salem for several years; Jay was a people person, you never saw him without a smile, and a friendly word to everyone. He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, and shooting. He especially loved his family, and spending time with family and friends. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda Ternus Headrick of Salem; children, Jayson Headrick of Salem, Rich Piatt and wife Jill of Salem, Lisa Andrews Bowers and husband Steven Boston, Massachusetts, two daughters, Michelle and Jill of Arizona; 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. brothers; Jack Headrick and wife Debbie of Florissant, Missouri, Jim Headrick of Salem, Missouri, Jim Headrick and wife Kathy of Versailles, Missouri. Funeral Services for Jay Headrick will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Lyndell Decker officiating. Internment will be in the Edgar Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorials are suggested and greatly appreciated to American Legion Post #99, cards are available at all James & Gahr locations. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Chapel on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 5-8PM.