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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."
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1987 $3000 Giveaway/Jay (2/9/2010 12:31:13 PM)
In 1987 I won the Big Money Giveaway at Northgate Mall and that is when I met Jay-what a super, super nice person. I also got the impression that he was a kind and gentle person even though he was a large person. I missed him on QDR and tried to follow him on the other stations. I have fond memories of that special day with him.

- Phyllis

Jay Bo
The 80's (2/9/2010 11:12:31 AM)
Jay had the best show to me.I lov'd Jay and Big E. Elvis would call in. They talk about jelly biscuit in the morning.Jay we will miss you so much.I'll see you 'Again' my friend. Thanks for the Great Year's

- Tommy H.

Jaybo's family
so sorry for your loss !!! (2/9/2010 7:50:44 AM)
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I listened to Mike & Jaybo on the morning show everyday. I saw the both of them at texas steak house on wake forest road one day and they were together having lunch and i went up to say hi and Jaybo said hey man... how are you? pull up a chair and let me get you a cold one! That's just the kind of person he was. He will be greatly missed!!! My thought's and prayer's are with you. Tracy Richards

- Tracy Richards

Morning Crew, Jay Butler family
(2/9/2010 4:06:38 AM)
Fondest memories of Jay will be at local remotes introducing country stars at Walnut Creek and Longbranch...also of him giving me a hard time while being champ of "Rebels and Yanks" contest that he and Mike had going in the mid 90's. Jay will be missed, but never forgotten.

- Sam

Jay 's Family
Remembering Jay (2/8/2010 11:51:44 PM)
Sam Cody and Jellybean We will surely miss Jaybo as he was a big of our radio lives and everyday life for so long. And for keep my Dad out of trouble. When he got upset with others. We know he is still spining CDS in heaven of Country Music

- Charles & Dana Penland

QDR and Jay's Family
Remembering Jaybo (2/8/2010 10:56:56 PM)
Radio lost a true icon yesterday. My heart goes out to QDR, Jay's family and many friends. I listed to Jaybo for years. He and Mike were such a great team. You could tell they shared a special bond which went far beyond the workplace. Jaybo brought smiles and laughter to many people. He will be missed. May God comfort you as you face this difficult time. Find comfort in knowing how much he loved his family and friends.

- Meredith

Jay Butler
The Family (2/8/2010 10:17:04 PM)
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time.

- The Lassiter's

jaybo and family
Jay (2/8/2010 8:58:00 PM)
I remember listening to jay since i was 14 years old from the time he was on Wkix then Wqdr. listeing to him on the radio was pure joy. He would do something to make me smile and that would set the tone for my day.The year My sister got married she and her husband bought a house in willow springs in the same neighborhood where jay lived. I remember the first time I me him and he was exactly the same as on the radio a kind wonderful man.

- rebecca Wheaton

All
the old Q Crew (2/8/2010 8:38:55 PM)
It was so sad hearing this news today. I have such great memories of working with Jay at WDQR - we worked together for 3 1/2 years starting in '89. Jay was such a big man (6'6") that he was constantly breaking the chair in the air studio. An old radio tradition, the rest of us on the old Q Crew (Mike Wheless, Dale Van Horn, BJ, Warren Keyes, etc) used to (good-naturedly) prank and annoy Jay all the time... fun times. Jay was a huge man, a huge voice, and it's hard to believe he's gone.

- Keith "Rich" Richie

Jay Butler's Family
Remembering Jay Butler (2/8/2010 8:33:40 PM)
I thourghly enjoyed Jay and Mike on the morning show for years on my drive to Raleigh. I was very upset about WQDR letting him go. Shame on them, but it was his fans that suffered. Thanks for all the laughs through the years.

- Frank P

Jay's family
A good man will be missed (2/8/2010 8:21:55 PM)
We just want to express our sincere sympathy. Jay was a great person to work with. More than that he had a huge heart, and was such a caring person. There aren't many Jaybo's and we will miss his big smile and wonderful laugh. He brought sunshine to the darkest day. We love him and will miss him. God bless you as you go through this tough time. Bob Stephenson

- His friends at Darryl Burke

Jaybo family & friends
Remembering Jaybo (2/8/2010 7:50:59 PM)
I remember the time that Tracy Byrd was there in the studio with Jaybo and Mike and I called in to the station to talk to Tracy. I talked with Jaybo first and told him that my husband & I had seen Tracy at the Longbranch and he didn't sing "Keeper of the Stars" and Jaybo let me talk to him on the phone. Jaybo has been greatly missed by all! Our deepest sympathy to all!

- Betty & Milton Pinkston

Jaybo and family
Missing you! (2/8/2010 6:56:39 PM)
Jaybo, I have missed you since the day you left QDR but I did get to talk to you that year at the State Fair. I loved the stories about your Jellybean and then came Cody's stories. May God be with your family and friends. You and Mike were the best team ever. Mike we all feel what you feel right now. Got a go Mama's waiting out in the truck. Until we meet again!!!

- Sharon Wurr

Jay Bo's Family
So sorry for your loss (2/8/2010 6:54:34 PM)
Jay Bo's Family RIP (2/8/2010 6:51pm) My thoughts and prayers are with WQDR family and his immediate family. He will be missed dearly. I loved listening to him on the radio.I had enjoy watching your kids ,and when your little girl was in my wedding .Your family was specail to me. You will be miss... Star

- Star Simpson

Jay Butler & Family
You will be missed (2/8/2010 6:18:31 PM)
God Bless you and your family. You were a wonderful person and you will be surely missed by the WQDR listening family.... God Bless

- The Soden Family

Jay's Family and Friends
JayBo (2/8/2010 5:54:14 PM)
I never got the chance to meet the famous JayBo, but I have heard a lot about him. I want to send my heart felt sympathies to his Family and friends, I know from experience how hard it to lose a loved one,one from cancer and one from a drunk driver, instead of mourning them I chose to celebrate them, what better way to celebrate him than on Super Bowel Sunday, we should all celebrate this larger than life man, God Bless you ALL. Joanna(Loyal Listener)

- Joanna

JayBo Family
Jay Butler (2/8/2010 5:27:34 PM)
I first met Jay through QDR. He had an amazing voice and an even more amazing heart! I just know that God was "waiting in the truck" to take him to heaven. To Caitie and Cody, your Dad will live on in our hearts. He left us with wonderful memories! My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time!

- Donna S

WQDR
Jaybo (2/8/2010 5:26:34 PM)
I was so sad to here of Jaybo's passing. We know he is spinning country tunes in Heaven. Iwas a loyal listener to the Jaybo and Mike morning show.

- Connie

Butler family
Jay (2/8/2010 4:14:33 PM)
Had the pleasure to work with Jaybo at WTRG/Oldies 100.7. Great guy. Sounded great and lifted the station when he was on the air. Wish I could've worked with him longer. Peace be with you and Jay.

- Chuck

Q-Morning Crew
JayBo (2/8/2010 3:49:19 PM)
I have such great memories of listening to Jay and Mike in the morning! I remember when Mike came back to the show, I was so excited to have the Duo back together. You guys were the greatest combo EVER!!!! My heartfelt sympathies to Jay's family and his former coworkers and friends. He will be greatly missed!!! Can't wait to see you again JayBo. Heaven's Gain is our loss!!!!

- Jennifer

JAY BUTLER
OLE TIMES (2/8/2010 3:47:51 PM)
IT'S A SMALL WORLD. I ROOMED WITH JAY AT CHOWAN COLLEGE IN 1969. WE HAD MANY FUN TIMES TOGETHER. I'LL SURELY MISS HIM AS A FRIEND AND AS A DJ I LISTENED TO FOR MANY YEARS. REST IN PEACE!!!!

- TOMMY LITTLE

WQDR
Jaybo (2/8/2010 3:41:59 PM)
I have been listening to this radio station ever since I was in high school(a long time). The Jay & Mike show was the best there has ever been in the triangle. Jay's voice was so unique. He would do commercials after he left the station and I would say I know that voice. You will be greatly missed. To the Butler family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

- Scott Dickerson

Butler Family and QDR Loyals
My Condolences (2/8/2010 3:37:51 PM)
I was so sad to hear of Jaybo's passing. He was my favorite morning talk show host and the show has not been the same since he left. When he and Mike were together, the show was the best it has ever been. He will be sorely missed by all who listened to him for many years. Radio lost a true icon yesterday. Go Rest High on the Mountain Jay, you so deserve it.

- Teresa

The Family of Jay Butler
My condolences (2/8/2010 3:22:21 PM)
I want to send you my sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother, father, son, friend, neighbor. I have suffered the loss of a brother and my father and I feel your pain. May God give you strength to carry on and keep Jay in your heart. Barbara

- Barbara Gentry

Butler Family and Friends
Jaybo (2/8/2010 3:09:11 PM)
I was very said to see the message this morning on Facebook that Jaybo had lost his fight with cancer. However, we can all take comfort knowing he's in a better place and not hurting anymore. I loved listening to Jay and Mike in the mornings and hated it when Jay left. The recent replays of some of their classics brought a smile to my face and warm memories.

- Beth Butler

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