William "Bill" Jayjohn

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Bill will be remembered as a man who enjoyed the things that brought people together and sparked conversation.

William “Bill” Jayjohn,68, of Wellston, passed away on October 11, 2026, at the Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was born on March 26, 1958, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of the late Willard A. and Janet A. (Wynn) Jayjohn.

Bill will be remembered as a man who enjoyed the things that brought people together and sparked conversation. He was a huge sports fan, with a special love for the OSU Buckeyes, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed travelling, watching Westerns, and following NASCAR. He was a member of the VFW in Wellston, a connection that reflected an important part of his community life.

Family was an important part of Bill’s life. He is survived by his son, Tyler Jayjohn; and his sister, Sherry Bloomfield (Harvey). Bill also leaves behind a large circle of nieces and nephews: Tracey Lakin, Renee Bloomfield, Brooke Stender, Jeffrey Lee Jayjohn, Jr., Jodi Beth Jayjohn, Josh Jayjohn, Jordan Jayjohn, Brice Stepp, and Joel Eisnaugle; aunts, Andrea Ervin (Melvin) and Wylodine Kessler, as well as his caregiver and friend, BJ Clemons.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Jody Jayjohn and Jeff Jayjohn, and by his niece, Stacia Jayjohn.

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He was a huge sports fan, with a special love for the OSU Buckeyes, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Cleveland Browns.

Family and friends may gather for a viewing on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at R.M. Williams Funeral Service, 120 W Broadway St, Wellston, Ohio 45692. A funeral service celebrating Bill's life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Ridgewood Cemetery.

Please visit www.rmwilliamsfuneralservice.com to leave a message of comfort, condolence, or encouragement to the family.

Bill will be remembered for the interests he loved the teams he cheered for, and the family and friends who shared in his life. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.

R.M. Williams Funeral Service, Wellston, is honored to care for the Jayjohn Family.