Jay Windspirit
September 12, 1940 – December 24, 2021
Jay Windspirit, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on December 24, 2021. Jay was born on September 12, 1940, on Standing Pine Reservation in Mississippi.
He had a passion for travel and seeing new places, both within the United States and Europe. His last words were “Let’s go.” He was a science teacher for 13 years in Charlotte County, Florida, and a volunteer for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and for the Emergency Squad in Sun City Center, Florida. His enthusiasm and energy when teaching made him a beloved teacher and mentor to the children of Charlotte County.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Windspirit; his three children, Tony Simmons, Shannon Piatkowski and Raven Windspirit; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jay was an amazing father and grandfather. His grandchildren carry on his love for science, gardening, nature and traveling. He was an incredible person and will be greatly missed.
He had a passion for travel and seeing new places, both within the United States and Europe. His last words were “Let’s go.” He was a science teacher for 13 years in Charlotte County, Florida, and a volunteer for the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and for the Emergency Squad in Sun City Center, Florida. His enthusiasm and energy when teaching made him a beloved teacher and mentor to the children of Charlotte County.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pamela Windspirit; his three children, Tony Simmons, Shannon Piatkowski and Raven Windspirit; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jay was an amazing father and grandfather. His grandchildren carry on his love for science, gardening, nature and traveling. He was an incredible person and will be greatly missed.