Jason “Jay” Paul Myrick, 48, of Blue Springs, MO passed away unexpectedly April 8, 2023 from sudden cardiac arrest. He was born August 28, 1974 to Jack Russell Myrick and Susie (Lintner) Myrick. He was a graduate of Blue Springs High School and worked at Zarda BBQ, where he formed many lifelong friendships. When he started working at Sterling Fitness he realized his passion for health and nutrition and eventually started his own business: Fitness Colosseum. He sold weights, work out equipment, supplements, and offered personal training sessions for many years. After the close of the business, Jason worked at Sterling Industries as a fence installer and paint striper for many metro area Quik Trips; at Guier Fence as a fence installer; at Precise Forms as a welder; at GSC as an office furniture installer and residential Christmas lights installer (which he loved); and most recently at Integrity Building and Creation (owner) designing custom deck and fence builds.
Jason has exemplified his strength of will and determination in many ways throughout his life, most notably with his 5+ years of sobriety (this June would’ve been 6 years), and his perseverance in managing his Parkinson’s symptoms (diagnosed about 3 years ago). He loved his family and friends with all his heart. His loyalty to those he loved was unmatched. His desire to help people in any way he could motivated him to be the best version of himself. He loved to laugh and make others laugh, he loved getting a good deal and thrift shopping, coaching/playing volleyball, bowling, baseball, working out, designing and building things, fast/loud cars, 80’s and 90’s rap and rock music, 4th of July, Christmas, Greek mythology and gods, he loved mentoring people, tattoos, giving people a hard time and being sarcastic, cooking/grilling food, his mom’s fried chicken, and the KC Chiefs.
He is survived by his mother Susie Myrick of Blue Springs, MO; sister Heather Camp of Blue Springs, MO; daughters: Myah Myrick (mom Shannon Myrick) of Grain Valley, MO, Sydney Myrick (mom Angie McGeeney) of Parkville, MO; nieces Courtney and Katie Camp of Blue Springs, MO; Brother-in-law: Greg Camp of Grain Valley, MO and girlfriend Deana Hayes of Liberty, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Myrick.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Meyers Blue Springs Chapel, Blue Springs, MO. The Memorial service will commence at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, at Meyers Blue Springs Chapel. A Private Interment will follow in the future at Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family for final expenses and college funds for Jason’s daughters. Memories and condolences of Jason may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
Susie, Heather, Myah I am so sorry for your loss, there simply aren’t words. He meant so much to so many people and touched all our lives in different ways. Since about 15 years old we shared so many laughs, Chiefs games and good times it’s hard to comprehend he’s gone. He loved the 3 of you more than you know. From sitting in the rain or snow at Arrowhead, to living together before Shannon and Beth came into our lives, to watching Myah enter the world and him beaming with pride, the beaches of Mexico, the kitchen at Zarda, playing baseball in the living room or watching Mike Tyson downstairs he will forever be in my heart. I could share so many stories, some of which couldn’t be printed, but he was late to every single thing but left us too soon.
Jay became a part of our family. He was a gentleman and loved. Jay loved his daughters and Deana. He enjoyed my cooking and said my fried chicken was almost as good as his Mom’s. He will be deeply missed.
Jay had become part of Deanas life and her family
He will be missed greatly!
I am so very sad to hear about Jason’s passing. I was his Insurance Agent and most definitely a friend from our long relationship. Jason was an absolute ray of sunshine. He was always so sweet, polite and kind. I never had a short conversation with him. We always spoke about our families and life. His world was his daughters and of course his love, Deana. I’m still in shock and just so heartbroken. The world needs more wonderful people like Jason. To say I’m sorry isn’t enough for his girls and his special circle of friends/family. I know he’ll be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sending love, Heather
We got to know Jason from neighbor page contacting to do some fence work which was completed with care and led to several other jobs via referrals for him. It is a shock to hear of this news. Our prayers and condolences to his caring mother and family from us.
My prayers and condolences to all of Jason’s family and loved ones. This is a tragic loss. I had the honor of his friendship in high school. Jason’s personality was one of the best. I never had a dull moment with him. He was the kind of friend that if you did not see him for 10 years, you could pick up where you left off. I picked him up for school pretty much every day of our Jr. and Sr. years. He always made everything fun, even though we were late a lot. Jason was a light to this world and he will be missed. My family sends its love and prayers to the entire Myrick family. God bless you all.
So sorry Susie and family..prayers…
I had the pleasure of befriending Jason in 5th grade when, as the new kid in class, our teacher asked me specifically to make him feel welcome. I’m not sure Franklin Smith Elementary was ever truly the same thereafter. We found ourselves getting into trouble many times but was always packaged with laughter. We got in good spirits with a sweet older lady, Shirley, there at school who secretly enjoyed our shenanigans. From playing baseball to riding bikes around our neighborhood, we always had fun together. Can’t say I was ever envious of his parachute pants though, haha. He’d jokingly asked on occasion if I wanted to fight. When I’d answer back, “sure!, he quickly respond back, “I don’t”. Many years later, after I moved back from Chicago, he and I (and my older brother, Mike) reconnected and played volleyball together. What a spark he had… Jay you will be missed, my friend, and I sincerely hope to see you in Heaven with our Lord and Savior one day. Blessings to his family and myriad of friends. -Jared
Susie, Heather and family please except my empathy and deepest condolences. When I heard that Jason had passed away, I was in utter shock and it affected me profoundly.
I have the fondest memories of Jason, Heather, my brother, Steve and I doing EVERYTHING on 18th street.
On his 1st day of school, someone brought him to the classroom that I was in. The teacher announced him. We told her with a giggle while looking at each other, “We already know each other. We’re next door neighbors. ”
Jason was such a fun, funny and respectful guy.
May God bless his soul