This site is dedicated to the memory of Jay.

Jay was born in Shelby, NC on August 07, 1938. He is much loved and will always be remembered by all his friends and family.

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I Hear People Laughing in Heaven Almost! I hear people laughing in Heaven Almost and there is a new one amongst them who arrived on a special day! To the family, Jay and I have similar final wishes: "Remember the Good Times and laugh with me, if you will!" I shared many an hour with your parents on my campground on the mountain in Virginia! They so enjoyed the Blue Ridge mountain tops! We drank coffee at all hours, talking and laughing! It was always good for the soul to spend time with two wonderful people. And in later years when your Mom passed and my wife also; we visited as times would allow on line and in my new home in Tennessee. The stinker had the last laugh on me! But when the Good Man Upstairs decides on my appearance at the Pearly Gates, I hope Jay is among the gate guardians! Otherwise I may not stand a chance. Blessings on you all and peace and comfort be with you for his legacy will live forever in your hearts! Love to you all. Walt Smith
From Walt Smith on 05/05/2009
I only had a relationship with my brother Jay the last forty years,that sounds like a long time but really isn't. He brought me great love and joy in that we talked (orvisited)weekly by phone. I loved and rewpected that giant of a guy as much or more than anyone I know. He is greatly missed. Sylvia Lavender
sylvia lavender
25th April 2009
One of my fondest memories of both Jay and Barb was them coming to my house here in Ga Right after they moved here. Barb had to struggle so to climb the stairs into my house. Jay was so patient and attentive. It makes me smile to know that they are now both together with God. Teresa Owens
Teresa Owens/Noblitt
2nd April 2009