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Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 52 years, Carolyn Wilson; his daughter, Linda Cross and husband Greg; his son, Jeff Wilson; and his grandchildren, Ashley, Crystal, Brandon, and Michael. Jay is also survived by his sister, Elenore Lomax, a niece Jeanne Hipple, and six great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.
A memorial service to honor Jay's life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Crowe's Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Rick Owens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Online condolences may be made at www.crowesmortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Mr. Jay Wilson.
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Sharon and Tommy Dill
Yesterday
So sorry for your loss
Kay Whitener
Yesterday
So glad I got to know Jay, very interesting person. He had a good way to look at situations in life. My prayers for the family.
Debbie Martin
Yesterday
For many years we spent many Saturdays at Jays Wagon Wheel with our children dancing the night away. It was a clean family friendly place to spend time with family and friends and Jay was always welcoming and his musical talent was awesome. You could just tell he was in his happy place behind any instrument playing for any size crowd. Jay you will be missed and we pray for Carolyn and the family
Sandy Whitaker
Yesterday
Well, he outlived a lot of them, and i'm really going to miss him.He was a wonderful man who picked the guitar and all the other instruments, especially still guitar.And he would play the last date, and he knew that it would always bring tears to my eyes plus he'd call me S.G.whitaker, come up and sing for us tonight at the wagon wheel. It's just so hard to know that he's gone, but I know he's in a better place. And I know he's up there with Donald and all the others I know. He's not sick anymore, but I'm really going to miss him. And I know I will see them both. And all the others, when it's my time I love you, Jay.
You was my buddy, and I'll always remember.When you'd be up there i'm s74 at the hill and around big place, it was called country something. And they need to play at the Ponderosa too, so I've known you and Carolyn for a long time, y'all were like family, so God bless.
I'll always remember you.
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