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Jay Carter Obituary
Age 66, of Dayton, OH, passed away March 31, 2023. Memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Thomas Funeral Home & Crematory, Trotwood, OH.
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for Jay Carter
Rev Dr Carolyn D Banks
April 10, 2024
I miss you my dear friend
Tamie Carter
April 24, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always, may you rest in peace always a gentleman and a friend gone but never forgotten. Karen and Tamie Brooks Carter and Family.
Rose Elhegazy.
April 22, 2023
Jay you will always be remembered. I remember the time when I needed a lawyer and I did not have any money he was right there. Took the case did what was needed for me. I really appreciate him You will always have a special place in my heart love you and we'll miss you, thanks always.
James Turner
April 21, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Gregory. W Taylor. Sr
April 21, 2023
Blessings. Go. Out. To The. Family. From. The. Taylor. Family. May. God. Bless. You. And. Keep you.
Chris Haywood
April 21, 2023
Rest in peace my 1974 class mate. I remember the days of high school basketball .
Snappy
April 21, 2023
Jay and I first met during our early 20's in my homeland of Oahu. He and his basketball teammates were here to play against University of Hawaii.
We were together during his visit and had the greatest time . Soon after we became couple and the rest is. history
Jay was my first love. I met a large part of his family in Ohio and spent quality time. Jay's parents always made me feel welcome staying in their home..
Jay's pet name for me was always ..my "Pal" . We were to rendezvous in Las Vegas until covid hindered our plans.
Jay was my funny valentine....now he is with his parents....the people he loved the deepest. As always ...I love you Jay
Carter.... Snappy aka "pal"
Michelle E. Jones
April 20, 2023
God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26, we will miss you. RIP, job well.
jerome houston
April 20, 2023
my condolences to jays family and all those that knew and loved Jay! Jay and I played baseball for inland back in the day!! were talking seventies here!! love you my brother R.I.P!!!
Snappy Mowat
April 19, 2023
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Lynn Davis
April 19, 2023
A smile that would brighten up any room..
We met in high school and continued our friendship in college and beyond. Like many young adults as we grow older, we do not see our friends as much as we would like.
I will always remember Jay as a kind young man who was a great son to his parents and loyal to all who called him a friend. You will be missed.
Love to you and your family,
Lynn Davis
Jim Earley
April 19, 2023
From kindergarten through grade school and high school and growing up in the same neighborhood, always a good friend. I was looking forward to seeing you at our 50yr high school reunion next year. RIP Jay
Kevin B Hampton
April 19, 2023
Jay had an impact on a lot of people and I will always remember him. Blessings & condolences to his remaining family. Kevin Hampton
Marsha Crow
April 19, 2023
I was heart broken to hear that Jay had passed. Thoughts and prayers to the family! He will be missed! Rest in peace Jay!
Donna Jean Dewberry
April 18, 2023
Jay, you will be dearly missed such a kind caring man yiou were there for me when i called you for advice for my nephew never forget the times in the Masion your parents had what a great human being RIH my friend never forget you and the fab 5 out of Dayton Dunbar Love you man!
Kendra (Corley) Scales
April 18, 2023
I was so sorry to hear about your passing. We grew up together from the neighborhood and school. You were a very special friend. What a kind soul. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.
William
April 18, 2023
Jay was a great friend and Board member. He was always an advocate for those who needed help. He was also a great attorney who helped lots of people, including me. Love u Jay!!
Grayland Duane Robinson
April 18, 2023
My Classmate of 1974 high school friend Jay carter, thanks you for being my friend and your friendship over 40 plus years along time. My God and Heaven bless you. your friend and Classmate of 1974 .
Grayland D Robinson..
Grayland Duane Robinson
April 18, 2023
My 1974 high school friend Jay Carter who I love, thanks for being my friend I will miss you .May god and heaven bless you... Your friend Grayland D Robinson....
Timothy Abrams
April 18, 2023
RIH Jay Carter ! One love ! You´ve always been and great friend to Big Bruh to me ! Gonna miss you ! Praying for your family and friends ! Timmie A.
Anthony Calhoun
April 17, 2023
So sad to hear of the passing of such a kind, fun loving and generous soul. I would run into Jay sporadically when in Dayton and the conversation was always so positive. My condolences to the family and friends of Jay.
Wayne Johnson
April 17, 2023
Jay and I were on opposite teams in elementary and high school. We always had hard fought battles on the basketball courts but respected one
other in the end. To my brother, l say farewell and rest in peace.
Wayne Johnson
Nettie Lee Roth Class of 74
Rev Dr Carolyn D Banks
April 17, 2023
Jay,
You have been one of my best friends since kindergarten and you will be missed, but never forgotten. Thank you for all the moments we shared with each other...
You, my friend blessed my life and hold a special space in my heart always...
I will always remember our blessed time together...
Rest well my dear friend,
Rev. Dr. Carolyn D. Banks
Vickie Edwards
April 17, 2023
Prayers to your family and friends. You always had a smile when we spoke in passing. You will be truly missed.
Janet Russell-Davies
April 17, 2023
I am at a loss for words, Jay was a very special cousin to my mom. His loss will ripple through all of are hearts. He with the Lord and back with his parents. RIP
Reggie Jones
April 17, 2023
I was heart broken to hear that Jay had passed because we have known each other since the sixth grade at Carlson Elementary he will be missed R.I.P.
Staff
April 17, 2023
We sure will miss him!! He was always so nice when he would come in.
-TCU staff
LaRoy Penix
April 17, 2023
Jay was a classmate of mine at Carlson Elementary School. He was a very intelligent, funny, fun-loving, kind and athletic kid. Even as an adolescent was already a leader. I only saw him sporadically after that but he always had a kind word. Though he had become very successful he never forgot from whence he came. He was truly a good brother and will be missed by many.
Janice M Corbett
April 16, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Diane
April 16, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Wishing you memories to surround you and bring you comfort.
Edward Hatch
April 16, 2023
My condolences to the family. Jay and I were high school classmates. He was indeed one of the kindest people you could know. He was indeed one the best basketball player's and academic student's to ever come out of Dayton, Ohio. I can hear the public address announcer Mr. Ed Adams calling the Dunbar starting 5 with Jay being last. He would say, And then, and then at forward His Honor Easy Jay Carter!! and the U.D. arena would go craaaaaaazzzzzzeeeee
Deborah Ellington
April 16, 2023
Sending up Prayers for you Jay & your extended family and friends! You will remain in our hearts.
Carol Henderson
April 16, 2023
I remember Jay as a young laid his mom Mrs.Pauline Carte was my sixth grade teacher at Whittier Elementary and they lived in our neighborhood RIP Jay
Debra
April 16, 2023
May God keep you in his loving arms. Bless the family. My condolences . God bless.
William L. Brown, (Bill)
April 16, 2023
As a childhood friend of Jay, I am deeply saddened about his death. Jay and I grew up in the same neighborhood, went to elementary school together and were law school classmates. In a nutshell, all I can say to my friend is "thanks for the memories." Rest in peace Jay.
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