Montpelier, Virginia
CHRISTIE, Phillip Jay Jr., of Montpelier, born December 12, 1961, passed into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2010. Jay is survived by his wife, Robyne Bentley Christie; his beloved puppies, Nalani and Noah; parents, Phillip and Frances Christie; sister, Peggy Elfers and her husband, Steve; and nieces, Caroline and Catherine. He is also survived by in-laws, Clayton and Sunny Bentley, Lynne and Steve Smith; and nephews, Phillip and William Smith. He graduated with honors from the College of William & Mary and the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. He was employed for 22 years at Mercer Human Resources Consulting. Jay lived his life as a humble man with a high level of integrity. The Lord came first in his life, followed by Robyne and the rest of his family. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church, Richmond, on the corner of Monument Ave. and the Boulevard on Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to UNOS at www.unos.org, or the National Kidney Foundation at: www.kidney.org.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
A year has gone by, but, Jay still lives in my heart. I will never forget his gentleness, stead-fast faith, and warm friendship! Robyne, you and your family are very much in our thoughts during this time.
We love you, Beverley & Stephen
Beverley Beer
April 16, 2011 | Manakin Sabot, VA
It has been a couple of months since Jay left our life and onto a Better Place. My condolences go out to his family. I was lucky enough to get to know Jay thru his job and Mercer and my job at UHC. He will me sorely missed. God Bless
Jennifer McAteer
July 04, 2010 | Apollo Beach, FL
Dear Christie family: We are saddened to learn of Jay's passing. Please know our love and prayers are with you all.
Gus & Esther Farria
Surfside Beach, S.C.
April 27, 2010
Jay was a true friend who had only love in his heart. Our memories of Jay and his friendship will be with us always. God has gained a blessed angel.
Ann Farria Messall
April 27, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA
Robyne, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jay was an inspiration to us all.
Shelley Hoover, MD
April 23, 2010 | Richmond, VA
My heartfelt love to you Robyne and the entire Jay Christie family. Jay’s memory will stay in my heart forever. The example he gave so many made us all much better people.
The Eternal Love Story – Robyne & Jay
Linda Burroughs
April 22, 2010 | Mechanicsville, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort
Carolyn Davis
April 20, 2010 | Clearwater, FL
I had the honor of working with Jay for the last 11 years. I will always remember Jay for his compassion, his amazing work ethic, and his strong faith in God. He had so many challenges in his life - and faced them all with strength and dignity. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Barbara Ligon
April 20, 2010 | West Medford, MA
Jay was a wondeful, brilliant, and caring man who led his life with principal and digrnity. He celebrated each day and appreciated all God's greats gifts. He loved his family, including his girls. Jay was also an avid lover of the Dallas Cowboys. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, we have lost a man who stood among men.
Renee Grant-Prescott
April 20, 2010 | Arlington, TX