Jay McCarty Jr.

Liz and family,

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.

Liz, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Jay was one of the best musicians I have ever had the pleasure of making music with and a great man. I wish you and the kids the best and again, I am very sorry.

The Music community of Hampton Roads is deeply saddened by the passing of our brother .. Jay. He was admired by each one of us. We love you brother

Once a good man now a perfect angel. When I first met Jay I was amazed with his voice. I had just recently begun listening to Christian style music and when he sang "Sweep me Away" it was the first time I had heard it. It's become one of my favorites. He has made an impression upon me that will live on throughout my life . He was a blessing to me amd my family. Rest in peace Jay.

To Jay's family :

Jay's spirit and enthusiasm was felt everytime I walked into Fink's Wheel Shop . His presence now will be eternal .

Liz and Family,

My thought and prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. I did not know Jay but from what I have read and heard he was a wonderful husband, father and friend. May God bless you all during this time.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

My heart goes out to you your family I was really sad to hear about his going home to be with the LORD. I've taken my car to Fink's and Jay always had a smile or encouraging word to say. He will truly be missed there at Fink's. I 'm really saddned that I can not attend this funeral. GOD BLESS YOU!

We were so sorry to hear of Jay's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.