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REMEMBERING JAYBO  QDR remembers a legend and our friend Jay Butler, who lost his battle with prostate cancer Sunday February 7th, 2010. Jay was surrounded by his family and friends.
Jay and his family were very touched by all of the heartfelt messages and well wishes that QDR listeners have sent to them over the last several weeks. Jaybo has been part of the QDR family for over 20 years. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Please share your memories and thoughts of Jay below on our Message Wall, or cards can be sent to WQDR and will be forwarded to the family.
Jay Butler
c/o 94.7 WQDR
3012 Highwoods Blvd - Ste 201
Raleigh, N.C. 27604 Visitation: Thursday from 6-9pm at Fuquay Varina Baptist Church.
Memorial Service: Friday at 1pm at Fuquay Varina Baptist Church.
The church is located at 301 North Woodrow Street in Fuquay Varina .
A little bit about Jaybo... Jay Butler was born Joseph Butler Chrietberg on May 22, 1951 in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Chowan College from 1969-1972 where he majored in Business Administration. He worked at several Triangle area radio stations, including WDNC, WDCG, WYYD, WKIX and eventually made his home on WQDR in 1984. Other than his love for radio, Jaybo was an actor, playing roles in "A Streetcar Named Desire", "Finnian's Rainbow", "Cabaret" and in 1985 got a part in John Irvin's movie"Triple Identity" with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Jay was a big man (6'6") with a big heart, who always ended his show with his trademark phrase, " I gotta go...Mama's waitin' in the truck." Click here for pictures of Jay Jaybo Audio Tribute: Listen | Download
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Family and Friends of Jay
Jay helped (2/23/2010 11:53:09 AM)
In 1981 I was hired to work at WKIX. The transition from top 40 to country happened shortly thereafter and Jay used the format change to impart many words of wisdom. I was only 18 but Jay (as well as Radio Ron McKay) spent countless hours with me sharing insights on life as well as radio. He took the time to help me when he didn't have to, expected nothing in return. He was a good man.
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Jay's Family
Jaybo will be missed (2/15/2010 2:27:15 PM)
I was so saddened to hear the news of Jay's passing. I've know Jay for many years, and he was a good friend and a great guy. Very family orientated and a real entertainer. I still have a cassette tape of Jaybo and Wheless singing Happy Birthday to me on air. He will truly be missed!
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Jays family
condolences (2/14/2010 8:18:26 AM)
We were very sorry to here about Jaybo. We love to here him on the radio every morning on our way to work when he was with qdr. When he went to 99.9 we also went with him.We thought there was no one like him when it came to radio
He will surley be missed. May god be with you in your time of need.
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Jay's Family
Miss Ya (2/13/2010 5:06:13 PM)
To Jay's Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May you find peace in God during this time. God is with you. He will never forsake you.Know that Jay is watching over you in heaven.Miss you Jay. But will see you again.
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Jaybo and WQDR Families
Hot SPICEY Biscuits !! (2/12/2010 4:27:19 PM)
I never pass by a Bojangles that I do not hear that line from Jaybo. You could just smell those biscuits hot from the oven when that great voice came over the radio. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time. I lost my husband to cancer 16 years ago on the same day that Jaybo died. Just take it one day at a time.
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Jaybo and Family
he'll be missed (2/12/2010 4:26:33 PM)
I remember that Jay-Bo's cheerful voice made that dreadful ride to work at times SO much easier...He will be truly missed by all...
Love to you his family and Thanks for sharing him with all of us.
Love you Jay-Bo
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To Jay Butler's family
So sorry to hear the news about Jay- (2/12/2010 2:47:48 PM)
Exactly 13 years ago tomorrow, Jaybo called me on my birthday (2/13) at the request of my friends. At that time he was doing the "birthday" call and/or announcement on the radio- which was fun to listen to because of his humor and gentle sincerity. I had just lost my brother at a young age a few days earlier to a heart attack- I was just turning 45- He made my day feel blessed. He was one of a kind!! Thanks, Jay- God Bless You.
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Jay's circle of friends, family and co-workers
Thank you for sharing Jay with us all (2/12/2010 12:13:15 PM)
My thoughts are with you all. My heart weeps with yours. Jay was loved by so many listeners, including myself. He gave many years of joy and entertainment, and many times his voice was the calm in the storm. You will never know how many people he touched and helped with his voice, personality and nature, the number would be astronomical, what a gift he gave! Bless you all for sharing him with us for so many years.
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Jay B Family
Jay's Family (2/12/2010 8:00:09 AM)
To the family of Jay B. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need. It is very hard to lose a love one. He is in a better place now. He is out of pain and suffering. May you all find comfort in the messages from the qdr family and friends!
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Jaybo
Mom's Waitin' Out In The Truck (2/12/2010 5:50:07 AM)
We laughed, we cried, we were partners and friends...
Miss you brother...
Wheless
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jaybos family
a good bye to jaybo (2/12/2010 12:00:28 AM)
GOD SAW HE WAS GETTING TIRED AND A CURE WAS NOT TO BE,SO HE PUT HIS ARMS AROUND HIM AND WHISPERED,COME WITH ME,WITH TEARSFUL EYES WE WATCHED HIM AND SAW HIM FADE AWAY ALTHOUHH WE LOVED HIM WE COULD NOT MAKE HIM STAY.A GOLDEN HEART STOPPED BEATING,HARD WORKING HANDS HE HAS WENT TO REST.GOD ONLY BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST...GOD BE WITH YOU ALL DURRING THIS TIME OF NEED,I KNOW HOW IT IS I LOST 3 LOVED ONES THIS PAST YEAR......
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THE BUTLER FAMILY
JAY (2/11/2010 6:22:35 PM)
QDR wont be the same with out Jay. my thoughts and prayers are with his family as well as his radio family.
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Jaybo's family
Deepest Regards (2/11/2010 6:17:21 PM)
Just to let you know He was a great radio personality and he sure lit up my every morning on WQDR. Once he left it was never the same. I want to wish your family my deepest heartfelt wishes and may God be with you in your time of need but just think he is up there with God and running the show and entertaining everybody there as he was always able to do in his life here.
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wqdr 94.7
Condolences for Jay Butler (2/11/2010 2:17:00 PM)
I want to send everyone at WQDR my condolences for the loss of thier friend and one of the best DJ's in Country radio. I listened to his show as long as he was with WQDR. So, I want you and the family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
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family
gone by not forgotten (2/11/2010 12:57:36 PM)
I have listened to Jaybo from KIX to QDR, and as others have said he made the show. I met at Longbranch when he was doing promo. I miss him and over the years have often wondered where he was .Then I heard on the radio that he had cancer, then the very next week I heard the tribute, "Go Rest high..", you never forget, Jaybo . My prayers are with you - our loss on earth is Heavens gain, but you always have the memories to keep him alive in your heart
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Jaybo Family
Great memories (2/11/2010 11:31:14 AM)
I can remember all the fun memories with Jay at Dorton Arena when he did some ring announcing for the Old NWA. lets not forget his and Mike's morning show antics. Jay was a great person to Hang around and funny at that. he was what some would call a Gentle Giant.
I am glad I got to see him befor he was moved to UNC while here at Rex.
thanks to the Jaybo Family.
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WQDR
Jaybo (2/11/2010 11:02:22 AM)
I listened to the Jay and Mike show it seemed like forever, then one monring I tuned in and Jay was gone from the program. I quit listening to QDR and went to another station. I was gone from Raleigh for a few years and when I got back I tuned back in. I am so sorry to hear of his death but I am also so proud of the staff at QDR and the listeners for all that they did for his family. I'll never forget hearing his laugh at Pam's Restaurant or at the State Fair.
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Jay's family
What a great person (2/10/2010 8:50:33 PM)
I worked with Jay for a little over a year when QDR first went from rock to country. I was Promotions Director, and Jay and I went out on lots of promotions and remotes together.He was always such a gentleman and so kind. Also went to see his local premiere of the Raw Deal movie and Shenendoah.Ran into him about five years ago and he told me about his family - with a huge smile on his face.I'm so sad about your loss.My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
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Q-CREW, CURTIS MEDIA
Jaybo's passing (2/10/2010 8:48:22 AM)
I met Jay sometime in the mid to late 80's. We did alot of charity work and we had a blast together. Jay would come out simply be the life of whatever was going on. Jay loved radio and he loved WQDR. He made the station and was the voice of the station. When he left I was shocked and could not reach him. More to follow..
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Jay Butler's Family
Jaybo (2/9/2010 7:46:18 PM)
Jay Butler was one of the most precious people on earth. I feel truly blessed to have known Jay and was honored to have worked with him at WQDR. We were all pretty young, wild and crazy back in the 80's but you never had to be afraid when Jay was around. My heartfelt condolences to Jays Family for their loss. God rest his gentle soul.
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Jaybo and QDR
Jay Butler (2/9/2010 4:24:08 PM)
I moved to NC in 1997 and i couldn't find a country station that I liked until I ran across the morning show on qdr with jay and mike and loved it and was hooked ever since.I remember all the phone conversations when jay was at the beach and wheless wasn't it was funny. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, he will be very much missed and hope all of you are blessed as much as i am at least having the chance to know him from the radio.Miss and Love you Jaybo, hope to see you again one day.
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Jay's immediate family and radio family
Rest High On That Mountain (2/9/2010 3:53:05 PM)
I had listened to Jaybo since his days on WKIX and was so sad to hear of his passing. He was truly a wonderful person. He will be greatly missed. He was one that really got your day off to a great start. Now everytime I see a beautiful sunrise I will think of him. My thoughts and prayers are with both families.
May God Bless and Be With You ...
Remember it is not "Good Bye", it is "Till We Meet Again". Till then "Rest High On That Mountain".
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Jay Butler Family
My condolences (2/9/2010 2:00:20 PM)
To Jay's Family,
Jay was one in a million, he always did for others, my most familiar story was the Spring Hope National Pumpkin Festival back in the late 90s in which I asked Jay to be the Guest of Honor. He graciously accepted (only because I worked with his wife). He made the whole town laugh and smile. He will be greatly missed.
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jaybo's family and friends
will miss ya buddy! (2/9/2010 1:58:27 PM)
so sorry to hear of Jaybo's passing..a big man with a big heart and great "pipes" as we say in the biz.
loved Jay and Mike on QDR, but i most remember him from WKIX 85AM ..cut my radio teeth on Jay, Dale VanHorn, Ron McKay, , Jimmy Harrison , Phyllis K..
all the "KIX Men (and Women) of Music".
God bless you my brother
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Jaybo Family
Pray's for Jaybo Family (2/9/2010 12:37:37 PM)
Jay was one of the top Radio men that has ever been in Country Music. My wife and I always listen to Jaybo in the mornings. Jay you may have left this old World, but you will never leave our Hearts. Our Pray,s go with you And your Family. We love you Jay
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Willow Springs
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