Rev. Jay Royal Kline Jr., 80, Mishawaka, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.

Jay was born March 30, 1942.

On June 15, 1963, Jay was united in marriage to Shirley (Silvers) Kline, who preceded him in death. Jay married Joann Ford on Feb. 21, 2009. She preceded him in death.

Jay is survived by his daughter, Cassandra (Timothy Buchanan) Lewis of South Bend and her children; Jessica, Daniel, and Mackenzie Lewis, and his son, Robby (Jacki) Kline of Mishawaka and their daughter, Emilee (Seth) Koszyk as well as great granddaughter, Ryleigh Koszyk. Also surviving is Jay’s sister, Nancy Swihart and brother, David Kline; both of Syracuse, Indiana.

Palmer Funeral Homes-River Park Chapel is assisting the family.