Jay Scott Holladay, age 69, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on, Tuesday, July 17, 2024.

Survived by his wife of 18 years, Michelle Holladay; step children, Erica (Chris) Kenney, Nina (Brad Kenney) Bartels, and Nolan (Kaylynn) Suste; grandchildren, Hunter, Nicholas, Gianna, Myles, Julian, Jack, Della, and Magnolia; siblings, Kathy (Bill) Wietting, Joe Holladay, and Julie (Keith) Mundy; dear friend, Kenneth Southcomb and his canine companion, Sadie. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends also survive.

Preceded in death by his wife, Julie Holladay; parents, Frank (Dorine) Holladay; brother, Neil Holladay, and his stepson, Scotty Southcomb.

Scott attended Joliet Catholic, class of 1972. He was a proud Hillman football player and supporter of the future teams. Upon graduation, Scott enlisted into the United States Air Force and served 2 years. After he was honorably discharged, he met his first wife, Julie Peyla. Scott joined the Local 130 Plumbers union and retired after 46 years. During his retirement, he volunteered his time with the Will County Forest Preserve. Upon his wife Julie's passing he met and married Michelle Suste. Scott was an avid Chicago Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks fan. Whenever he had the chance he would escape to the Joliet dog park with his best friend, Sadie. Scott will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Visitation for Scott will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 3-7:00PM at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1329 Belleview Ave, Rockdale, IL, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.