JAY DON KESSLER, age 73, of Troy, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at his residence.  He was born in Troy on November 21, 1942 to the late Robert Scott and Isabel (Jay) Kessler.  His wife of 37 years, Betty Jane (Hoke) Kessler, survives.

Jay is also survived by one brother: Douglas J. (Pam) Kessler of Troy; and one sister: Alice A. (Robert) Schlemmer of Troy.  In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by one brother: Tony S. Kessler.

Jay is a 1960 graduate of Troy High School.  He attended the University of Tennessee, Martin.  Jay proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the US Navy.  He was Past Master of Franklin Lodge #14 F & AM, the Ancient Valley of Scottish Rite Dayton, Past Presiding Officer of Franklin Chapter #24, Past Presiding Officer of Franklin Council #14, Past Presiding Officer of Coleman Commandary #17 Knights Templar, Knight of the York Cross of Honor, member of Antioch Shrine, Past President of Miami County Antioch Shrine, member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites 32nd Degree Mason and Eastern Star Chapter #256.  He was also a member of the Troy Eagles # 971.  Jay worked for Phillips Industry.  He retired from Super Value Foods as a Supervisor.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington with full military honors performed by the Veterans Honor Tribute.  Friends may call from 3-5 PM on Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Masonic services, followed by the Scottish Rite Ceremony, will be held at 5:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Franklin Lodge #14 F & AM, 107 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373 or American Heart Association, 1313 West Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45409.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.