Jay Lyle Faurot, II

Obituary

Jay L. Faurot, II, left this earthly world peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness on August 9, 2025.



Jay is survived by:

Wife - Laurelle (Squeak) Faurot.

Son - Dr. Jay L. Faurot, II and wife Melissa of Columbia, Missouri and his children:

Jay L. Faurot, IV and wife Kelly of Sacramento, California;

Daughter Kaysea Faurot

Jared Faurot of Durango, Colorado

Kyrie Faurot-Euler and husband Matt Euler of St. Louis Missouri

Jesse Faurot and fiancé Paige of Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Mandy Faurot and Jacob (J.T.) Faurot of Columbia Missouri

Daughter - Leslie Faurot of Albuquerque, New Mexico and her children:

Virginia Sue Seabrook and husband Isaac Pena of Farmington, NM and her children

Virginia's children Lana Gentry, Lanie Seabrook, McKinsie Seabrook and Ashlynn Perkins all of Farmington, New Mexico

Wendy Faurot and fiancé Alex Spalding of Spring, Texas

Daughter - Soni Faurot and husband Miles of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and their children

Mason Brennan and wife Adel and his child

Ronin David Brennan

Bryson M Brennan and Westin M. Brennan of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Son - Michael D. Faurot and wife Susanna (Susy) of Farmington, New Mexico and their child

Lydia Faurot

Sister - Priscilla (Penny) Bailey and husband Steve of Arkansas



Jay is pre-deceased by his first wife, Virginia Faurot, father, Jay L. Faurot, mother, Helen Mason and her husband, Walter Mason, and sister, Judith Sanger.



Jay was born in Missouri in 1939 to Helen and Jay L. Faurot. In 1941 when the United States entered into World War II, Jay, Sr. along with his three brothers, Robert, Don and Fred (Jay's uncles) volunteered for service. During this time, as was the case with many in that period, Helen moved Jay and his sister Judy back Kirksville, Missouri, where Jay grew up and assisted in the family funeral home.



Jay was extremely proud of his family history which included Jay's uncle Robert Faurot having the first Japanese air to air kill of World War II. While Uncle Bobby did not make it back, Jay's father did make it home. However, Jay's father was killed shortly after returning (1949) in a car accident before his youngest sister, Priscilla (Penny) was born. After losing his father, Jay's mother contracted polio and was confined to an iron lung for a period of time.



Jay attended the University of Missouri for his undergraduate degree majoring in history. While Jay did not play football for the University of Missouri, Jay's uncle, Don Faurot, was the football coach and later athletic director at Mizzou. As many know, the football field at the University of Missouri is named after Jay's Uncle Don. “Faurot Field” is a wonderful tribute to his uncle. Jay had a brief career as a defensive end in the AFL playing for the Falcons before receiving the news he had been admitted to law school.



Jay attended the University of Missouri School of Law (Mizzou Law) graduating in 1965.

Immediately after graduation, Jay was hired by former Mizzou Law alumni Wade Beavers and Welsey Webb who were enjoying the oil and gas boom here in San Juan County. Jay drove into Farmington in the middle of the night July 4, 1965 and never left.



Jay was a proud Mizzou alumnus and supported Mizzou Law becoming a member of the Law Society as well as the Jefferson Club. In addition, Jay went back to Columbia, Missouri and recruited Mizzou Law graduates to come to Farmington to practice law.



The Mizzou recruits included Wade Beavers (deceased), Welsey Webb (Deceased), Judge Jim Musgrove (Deceased), Jay Faurot, William Birdsall, Kevin Hale (deceased), Victor Titus, Richard Parmley, Curtis Gurley and Michael Faurot.



For a more detailed history of Jay and his time with his colleagues in the San Juan County Bar, use the QR code below to access the history.



Beyond law, Jay was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly hunting. Jay loved being out “in the brush”. There were many times that a sign hung on the door of his office “Closed for Hunting Season”. He was an avid hunter having been to South Africa several times. His deep knowledge of firearms, reloading, and ballistics was widely respected and generously shared.



Friends and family also remember his cooking, hospitality, and the many gatherings he hosted at his home, where his swimming pool welcomed generations of children.



Jay’s hallmark was his respect for people from all walks of life. Whether judge, client, colleague, or neighbor, he treated everyone with kindness and honesty, leaving a legacy of integrity and friendship



The family would like to thank Victor Titus, Richard Parmley, and Curtis Gurley for their hard work and support in putting together the celebration that honored an icon of this community.

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