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passed at his own home peacefully from this life and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Nov. 22, 2011, after a long battle with Scleroderma, an autoimmune disease producing inflammation and an overproduction of collagen. Jay was born Mar.10, 1958 in Massillon, Ohio.
He is survived by loving parents, Norm and Joanne Jackson of Massillon; brothers, Tom and Sherrie Jackson of North Canton, Sam and Fran Jackson of Dalton, Scott Jackson of Put-In -Bay and Keystone, Colo.; sister, Chris and Mike Vellucci of Massillon; nieces and nephews, Erica, Derek, Elle and Samantha Jackson, Aimee, Zach and great-niece, Frances Hamity, John, Leah and Joey Jackson, Jake, Seth and Michael Vellucci; and his girl and best friend, the former Debbie Kring of Massillon.
Jay graduated from Massillon St. Mary's Grade School and Central Catholic High School. In 1975, he was co-captain of Central's League Champion Football Team and Division I All County Linebacker. He later attended and played football for Baldwin Wallace College. After college, Jay entered the transportation field, most recently capped off a 20-year career with Carney- McNicholas, formerly of North Canton, and now located in Lorain, Ohio. He loved his Sales and Marketing position and the people with whom he worked. Most importantly, he loved the dear Lord, his parents, family and friends. Jay was a people person and loved life to the fullest. His favorite time was spent at house parties with family and friends. And, a close second was vacations at or near the beach. A personal message from Jay: "Did I mention that an ice cold beer was a part of this good life? Believe you me, it's no fun if you don't have someone to share your good times with. I was lucky because I always did. I can't imagine better people than those who have surrounded me. With the dear Lord's and Jesus help, I have been allowed to go Full Go and to Lead a Great Life. A special thanks to all that have helped me during my illness. That includes the wonderful doctors, nurses and medical personnel that have kept me alive. And to my Family and Friends that gave me the will to survive, and the ability to Love Life. Now I can say for the last time that I'd Like to Stay but I've Got to Go. Throttle Down! God Bless You All... Love, Jay."
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA. 94104 or Salvation Army, 420 Market Ave. S, Canton, Ohio 44702. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Dec. 3, 2011 at 12 Noon at St. Mary's Church in Massillon, a wake immediately following at 1 p.m. at the K of C Hall on Cherry Street in Massillon. All Family and Friends are welcome. Please leave condolences at Heitger.com
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Karen Brock
May 11, 2014
Jay, you must have nudged me from Heaven about a year after you passed over. I met you in Indianapolis many years ago, and had the chance to meet your wonderful family in Ohio shortly after that. I can tell Life was kind to you by the many friends who have signed your guest book. You always had such a magnetic "larger than life" personality! I am so very sorry to hear of the illness that took you from this life ... but from what I know of Heaven, it must be one awesome party .... hope they have cigars for you! Rest well dear Jay with the beautiful green eyes ...
John Mroczkowski
January 17, 2012
Jay...I will always remember our friendship and the bottles of Tequilia and your Golf Tourney's...love and miss you Bro..ski
Sharon Lab
December 26, 2011
My sympathy and prayers for Jay and his family.
Mark Belden
December 26, 2011
Jay, your sense of humor and wonderful energy made you a beloved individual. i will miss your smile, your laugh, and the twinkle in your eye.
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Diane Boylan-Vickers
December 19, 2011
I have just learned of Jay's passing. I will keep Jay and his family in my prayers.
Sincerely, Diane Boylan Vickers
Bob & Connie Lindsey
December 6, 2011
Jay was a class act for our CCHS class of 76. His kindness to everyone will be what I remember most, not to mention the many laughs. We're proud to have called him our friend. Our deepest sympathy to all his family & friends.
Peter Kolp
December 6, 2011
Jay, Just learned of your passing. I can remember you as the fierce middle linebacker for the Central Catholic Crusaders. God I loved to watch how you hit guys twice your size. You then took your heart and passion and we shared several years in the Moving & Storage business. You would "always come back with the order".... I know what your family meant to you, especially "Norm" and your older Brother, Tom. Wish we could have had one more cigar together. You're in a great place, and we'll think of you and smile always.
Tim Smith
December 4, 2011
Some wonderful people leave us too quickly, splendid eternal gridiron dreams Jay!
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends that were positively influenced by Jay and his truly Christian actions. He WILL live on in those same folks, me included.
Well done Jay!!
Respectfully submitted by a proud member of the classes of Massillon St. Mary's 1974 and Canton Central Catholic 1978.
Jeff Everhart
December 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doug Wiener
December 1, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Jacksons. I'm sure Jay touched and inspired many many people over the years. He was a class act, a good man, a true leader. I was blessed to have known Jay and lucky to have had him as a friend.
TJ Dillon's
November 30, 2011
Jay will be miss by all of us at TJ Dillon's Pub. We always enjoyed his friendly face never knowing which beer he would choose to drink,,,but it was always the best beer he had ever had. The bar always lit up when Jay entered the building. He was even captain of our bar to bar challenge in softball. What a great guy he was. Now he is up with Ralph and Jason forming his happy hour waiting for all of us to join them. Heaven will never be the same. God Bless you Jay. Our deepest sympathy to all the Jackson Family.
Jimmy Welsh
November 29, 2011
Jay was the heart and soul of that '75 Championship team. He was small of stature, but larger than life. When Jay hit you, you felt the roots of your teeth shake. But every bit as fierce as those hits, was the depth of his love for his friends and family. Jay inspired me back then, and continues to inspire me to this day, and will forever. I am so blessed to have been able to visit Jay and Debbie last month. God Bless you all, and please accept my condolences.
Angie Buttermore Rampi
November 29, 2011
The Jackson's were always an extension of the Buttermore family, and that was primarily due to our wonderful "Uncle" Jay. As my dad's best buddy, he watched my sisters and I grow up and treated us like gold, always opening his house and heart to us all. Uncle Jay, you will be missed by many, but forgotten by none. Your warmth will be forever felt, even from heaven. We will always love you!
Daryl Sponseller
November 29, 2011
I was so sad to hear of Jay's passing, but I'm sure he is in Heaven fishing with Norm. My condolences to his family and friends. It is not how long one lives that is important, but the quality of one's life. Jay gave so much love and pleasure to others. What a great guy!
Mary Demattio
November 29, 2011
I did not know Jay but his personal message really got to me. How lucky all of his family & friends were to have such a man to love. God bless you all and rest in peace Jay.
Jacquie and Jamison Buttermore
November 29, 2011
Uncle Jay we will truly miss you! You were always so positive and fun to be around! We all were so blessed to have you in our lives! We love you and will never forget you!
Randy Schmidt
November 29, 2011
I called your house Thursday knowing you were gone just to hear your voice on the machine and it made me smile. I'll miss HAPPY Spring, Happy Football Season,
Steve Buttermore
November 28, 2011
Jay was a a positive spirit for our family. He helped my dad regain his life when we lost mom. He gave me my
nickname "Jets" and it lives on as my grandson calls me Grandpa Jets. Happy hours in heaven will never be the same.
Daisy Ball
November 28, 2011
Our sincere sympathies to the entire Jackson family. Jay was so much fun, and always had a kind word and a big smile for me. We had a great time at Scotty's 40th birthday party! You are all my second family, and I am thinking of you always.
Love you all!
Daisy Ball
Nicole Herrera
November 28, 2011
Jay was always so sincerely happy to see his friends and family. I will miss hearing him greet me, "Hey Nikki!" with that warm,raspy voice. I'm so grateful to have known such a genuine and gracious man. I love you "Uncle" Jay.
Dale Dierdorf
November 28, 2011
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Jackson family. I met Jay when I was attending high school at Central Catholic through his brother Scott. Jay was a great man and a lot of fun to be around. We'll miss you greatly. "I'll drink one for you Jay".
Tim Gang
November 28, 2011
I went to high school with Jay at Central. From the start, Jay and I were always friends. It's been a couple years since I've seen him, but I will never forget him. He was a great guy and I was proud to call him a friend. My prayers go out to his family. Jay was truly a class act. I will miss him.
Tim Gang
Tim (Deb) Reichel
November 28, 2011
To the Jackson family my heartfelt condolences. Jay was a 'one-of-a-kind'. Funny, generous, loyal and truly a person you wanted to be associated with. Although I have not seen or talked to Jay in recent years, the memories of him will not be forgotten. God speed Jay, and crack open a cold-one when you get home.
Tonja Mattox(Buttermore)
November 28, 2011
Uncle Jay- We are all better people from knowing and loving you. I have known you my whole life, and you have been a constant support and love to all. My heart aches knowing that I will not see you again at my father's house, the sing alongs, at your place...you have been such an important person in my life and my family's. You are a part of our family in all the ways that count. We will deeply miss you and always love you. I know you would of liked to stay...but I understand why you had to go. We will all raise a glass (bottle or can) up to you, Jay. What a amazing guy...the best. With love always- Your god daughter
And to Norm,Joanne, and the Jackson family- my deepest condolences to you for your loss of your son, brother, uncle, friend...He was the best. Love you!!!
November 28, 2011
What a wonderful person. Always a positive person. Our sympathy to Jay's family. We have been blessed to have known him. Toy and Jim and Megan and the crew at Comfortec.
HEATHER COTTRELL
November 28, 2011
TOM,SHERRIE AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR OF JAY'S PASSING. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. FROM SPEAKING TO SHERRIE JAY BROUGHT A LOT OF JOY TO YOUR FAMILY. KEEP THE MEMORIES CLOSE TO YOUR HEART.
SINCERELY,
HEATHER COTTRELL
Debbie Wagoner Kattman
November 28, 2011
It has been a long time since I have ran into to Jay ...... lots of good memories from my childhood as he used to jam in our basement. Being the little sister of the drummer of the band, he always made time to say hey and talk to me. Always had that wonderful smile that was contagious to others. Jay was an unique and talented individual in so many ways!!!!! God will protect and keep him. With heartfelt sympathy to the Jackson Family!
Michael
November 28, 2011
"Jaws" I remember that '75 season like it was yesterday. Your pasion for "smash mouth" defined the way it was meant to be played! RIP Amigo, -f8-
Heitger Funeral Services Massillon Chapel
November 28, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bob Grier
November 27, 2011
My prayers go out to the Jackson family. The memories of back in the day are slowly coming back, and they are good ones at that. Thanks for being a buddy and God Bless you Jay.
November 27, 2011
My Condolences to the entire Jackson Family.Jay was one of them out standing person's that I all way's injoyed being around,Wish we could had his 50th Birthday party but snow and ice was to bad out.I was able to see Jay last year when Jay and Butt's came over to George Elum's for steak and a beer and again had a great time,Jay you well be truly missed God Bless you. Ken Peters, Massillon,Ohio
Rick Seifert
November 27, 2011
Our prayers are with the Jackson Family. I had a lot of good times with Jay in Football, Baseball, Sledding and just hanging out. We had alot of good times camping at Lake Erie too with the Jacksons, Novaks and Seiferts. We lost a Taggart Street Tiger! May the Lord Bless and keep you Jay!
Mike Snell
November 27, 2011
Jay bird, well I wish I had some fancy words for ya buddy, I can only think of a few, I LOVE ya and I miss ya, You were my first friend from the cake eating part of town,we had a lot of fun together, and ask the Lord about the stuff we did, and let me know how many streets I and you have to clean up in heaven, My bro you were inspirationla in life as you are in passing, WELL DONE MY FRIEND WELL DONE !!! LOVE YOU, Snelly
joe volpe
November 27, 2011
rest in peace my friend
Linda Platt
November 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all of you.My thoughts and prayers have been and are with you . Jay had such a contageous laugh and always smileing..I have wonderful memories of Christmas Eves with all of you great neighbors! He will be missed but thanks for the memories! Love, Linda
November 27, 2011
My closest friend's daughter is fighting for her life with this horrible disease.She did have the pleasure of meeting Jay through a support group.Heaven has gained an angel.Paula Dixon, canton
Bob Wenzel
November 25, 2011
Cannot help but smile when I think of Jay and the old St Mary softball teams of the mid 1970s. Good times indeed. I guess the true measure is asking if one is a better person for having known a person. I know I am for having known Jay and the entire Jackson family.
My sympathy to his family and to the many, many friends he has.
Paul Hodgson
November 25, 2011
Our hearts go out to all of the Jackson family at this most difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers. May you find Peace in all your wonderful memories. Love, Paul & Nancy Hodgson
Jo Johnson (Coldren)
November 25, 2011
My condolences to the Jackson Family. Jay was one of a kind, a true class act.
Janet Eckroate-Meyer
November 24, 2011
My sincere sympathy to the Jackson family. Jay was a class act and always seemed to have a smile on his face. May God be with you during this difficult time.
John Massarelli
November 23, 2011
Can remember my father and "frog" talking about how tough,"jay Jackson was"
John massarelli
JONI UNGASHICK
November 23, 2011
Jay will be missed by many people. He was very loved by everyone who new him. I can't think of anyone person that I admired more then him. He was very couragious. He was a great friend. My deepest sympathy goes out the entire Jackson family. I am sure you will miss him terribly as I will also. He is at peace in a good place watching over all of us. God Bless him and may he rest in peace. Love, Joni( ONE OF THE ORIGNAL THREE J'S)and Mike Ungashick
Thomas Carney Sr.
November 23, 2011
The Carney family is greatly saddened with Jay,s death. We all new it was coming but it is still a shock . He was so important to us as a person and partner in our business. T.j. Is in London with Anne and I knownhow he is feeling today
joe friedman
November 23, 2011
sorry but i had to go....
jay we will miss you buddy!
Frank Niezgoda
November 23, 2011
Jay there are people in life who stay with you forever whether or not you talk for years. You are one of those guys my brother. So many of us grew up tight knit and formed life long bonds in Massillon. I have an old saying that you can leave Massillon but Massillon never leaves you. I am so glad you made that trip to Texas years back. We had way too much fun that trip. We were all blessed to have spent that time together fishing, golfing, lying, euchure and then some more lying! Just in talking to Snelly yesterday the memories flooded back and we talked for 45-minutes. Some of the Ohio boys here in Texas are going to the Cowboys game on Thanksgiving Day. You are our honorary guest my brother and for one day at least a Cowboys fan. We all love each other like brothers and we've lost a brother. Only for now though. As Dave and all of us have discussed you are home free. We long to be with you and we will seen you when we see you. For now will end with:
1 Cor. 15:55 "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?"
There is no sting and Jesus conquered death once and for all on the cross. Jay has transitioned from the mortal to the immortal. We thank God for that. Prayers and much love to all the family and friends....
Randy Lash
November 23, 2011
Our prayers go out to the Jackson family. Jay always had a positive outlook on life and enjoyed the people around him. I have many memories growing up in our neighborhood and the fun we had over the years. I feel blessed to have known you and will miss you.
Jodi Kessel Lyon
November 23, 2011
So sorry to hear of Jay's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Snell
November 23, 2011
Jay bird my buddy, 2 word to describe Jay style and class, you'''ve been my friend since 5 th grade, from the other side of the tracks, different schools and different lifestyles. man I love ya bro, glad you came to Dallas to visit me, tell the Lord I be there to help out in praise. wow my buddy wow
Randy Schmidt
November 23, 2011
So glad we met, I'm gonna miss you, Goodbye my Friend.
The Girls
November 23, 2011
It was an honor to grow up with Jay. He was fun to be around, very generous, gracious and always a perfect gentleman.
We love you and will miss you.
November 23, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to hear of Jay's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Jackson family. God Bless. Jonathan & Jen Kessel
Carl Eisenbrei
November 23, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the entire Jackson family. Jay was a good friend for many years all the way back to our days in Little League. He was a friend and an upstanding person all through the years that I would see him when I returned home. He will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you.
Brian and Amy Buttermore
November 23, 2011
We will always remember Jay opening up his home and his heart to us. He was a very special son, brother, and uncle to all his family and an even better friend to everyone he meet. He made the world a better place because of his kindness. He will truly be missed.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Heitger Funeral Services Jackson Chapel
November 23, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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