Donald Stewart "Don" Jay

Greensboro, NC - Donald Stewart "Don" Jay, 86, died October 21, 2007 at the Hospice facility, Beacon Place here in Greensboro, N.C.

A Rite of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Thursday, October 25, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery.

Mr. Jay was a native of Newburgh, N.Y. An accomplished speed skater, Don once held the 200 meter Championship for North America. He had the honor of serving his country in World War II with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Flying B-17's in Europe, he was shot down and was a P.O.W. for one year, receiving the Purple Heart as a result.

Settling in North Carolina in 1957, he worked for Beamon Corporation, retiring as President in 1991. Over the years he was active with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Elks Club, Vice-President of The American Ex-Prisoners of War, Inc., and a member of Starmount Country Club.

A devoted golfer, he made many friends over the years playing at every golf course in the South. Pinehurst #2 was his favorite.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Jay and Hazel Gray Jay, and his wife, Virginia Scott Jay.

Don is survived by his sons, Donald L. Jay and his wife, Ann E. Jay of Henderson, N.C.; James L. Jay of Nashville, Tenn.; daughter, Michele J. Viant and her husband, Doug Viant of Columbus, Ohio; granddaughters, Aimee Nix and her husband, Mark of Greensboro, N.C.; and Lou Jay of Nashville, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren: Christina, Brandon and Elisabeth; and dearest friend, Doris Bray of Greensboro, N.C.

To the relatives, old and new friends, and care givers who helped Don endure this last year, you have been both generous and faithful. From Wesley Long to Duke, Abbotswood to Beacon Place, you tried and cared. Thank You.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, October 24, at Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home, 515 N. Elm St. Greensboro, NC.

Memorial Gifts may be made to Beacon Place of Hospice, 2502 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.