Jaya P. Paka April 6, 1942 - Sept. 4, 2016 Beloved husband of Soundarya "Sandra" Paka; Loving father of Kruparani (Rakesh) Guntur, Joshua (Betsy) Paka, Mercy (Joseph) Renaud and Ruth Paka; Cherished grandfather of Priya, Cynthia and Joseph; Dear brother of Sumantha Paka, Soundarya Kala (Deen Dayal) Gaddam, Pravimala (Jaya) Bijjiga and Mahimojwala (Raju) Nellakanti; Our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many; Jaya was a member of The Rock Church of St. Louis and the family prefers memorials to be made to the church in his name; Funeral Fri. Sept. 9, 2016, 11:00am at the Rock Church 9125 Manchester Manchester, 63144; Interment St. Paul Churchyard; Visitation Thurs. Sept. 8, 2016 from 5 to 8pm at the JAY B. SMITH MAPLEWOOD CHAPEL 7456 Manchester; Tributes at jaybsmith.com