Jay Zuckerman Obituary
Jay was born November 11, 1983, in Chattanooga TN. He is proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents Dr. Joe and Sylvia Zuckerman and maternal grandparents Jake and Sylvia Green.
Jay is survived by his loving parents Larry and Sandy Zuckerman of Chattanooga TN
In a world that often settles for gray areas, Jay thought deeply about justice, lived honestly, and chose kindness. He experienced and understood the world in his own profound way, bringing depth and authenticity to everything he encountered. He held himself and the world to higher standards of fairness and truth. Jay was inquisitive and always searching for answers that made sense to him. Those who loved Jay learned to appreciate the depth beneath every conversation. He didn't engage in small talk; he dove into ideas with the intensity of someone who genuinely wanted to understand. Jay sought guidance and help from his trusted advisors when he was unable to find answers himself and was always ready with a thank you. He loved his parents deeply with all his heart and this unconditional love was returned by his parents. Jay was a unique treasure to this world, and he will be truly missed by those who knew him.
The family would request that any contributions to be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis TN, and the Winchester Creek Alpaca Farm at 386 Walker Rd. Waynesville NC 28786 in Jay's honor.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ponders Brainerd Chapel, 4203 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN. (423) 531-4002.
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Jeff Kurtzman
February 3, 2026
Jay was a student in my 8th grade history class. He was a unique and unforgettable guy back then and remained so throughout his life. He loved to keep in touch with people from different periods of his life and all walks of life. I loved talking with him about baseball, music and life. He was smart and funny. He never stopped learning and never stopped searching for the next thing to be interested in. He was a good friend.
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