Jay T. Lane

Jay, 75, passed away peacefully on June 19th surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Ann Marie and Aubrey Lee Lane. He was born in Camp LeJeune, NC and was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a graduate of Norfolk Catholic High School, and received his Undergraduate and Master's degrees from Old Dominion University. He began his career as a junior high school History teacher and a football coach at Norfolk Catholic and Maury High School. In 1980, he joined his father as a partner in the family business, Wedgwood Garden Center. His dad died soon after that, and Jay worked 24/7 building and growing the business to honor his father. He added a Virginia Beach retail location in addition to the Norfolk location on E. Little Creek Road which was open since the 1950s. Many years later, he chose to focus his efforts on the landscaping side of the business, eventually closing both retail stores. He beautified thousands of properties in the Hampton Roads area and was so proud of his work. In fact, for the last job he did this May, he received this special thank you card:

"Dear Mr. Lane,

Thank you so much for the tremendous job you did landscaping our property. We absolutely could not love it more. Your attention to detail, your timeliness and talent have turned a yard from horrendous to a yard ready for Better Homes and Gardens- we just can't thank you enough."

Jay is survived by his daughter, Dare Lane Query (husband Joe); his son, Jay Ryan Lane (wife Michelle); grandchildren, Allison Query, Ryan Query, Krysta Hensley, Kaitlynn Lane; and three great grandchildren, Payton, Rylee "the only kid that ever liked me!", Joshua; and friend, Gail Dickerson.

Before his cancer, Jay was an avid golfer. He loved his home with a view of the 17th green at Cypress Point. When he stopped golfing due to strength and balance issues, he loved cruising and gambling. He had so many dear friends with whom to golf and travel.

The family would like to thank VOA Drs. Paul Conkling and Michael Miller for their care, while he fought so very hard.

The family will receive friends at a visitation from 6 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24th at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel and a Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 25th at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m.. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to The Jay T. Lane Scholarship at Catholic High School, Virginia Beach, VA. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.hdoliver.com.