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    Celebrating the life of

    Jay Woodall

    08 Aug 1969 - 04 Aug 2021

    Family and friends

    Let us know what your favorite memories and thoughts are as we celebrate the life of Jay. We would love to hear special moments, silly stories, and please feel free to upload pictures. These memories will offer us all great comfort as we celebrate Jay's life. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.

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    1969

    Katherine Curtis Jay's first photoshoot.

    Sheila O. Oh these are soooo sweet! Melissa is the Giddy holding Jay in picture #4?
    Melissa C. Yes!
    1969

    Katherine Curtis Jay comes home from the hospital with mom (Linda) & dad (John).

    Sheila O. Little baby Jay❤️ Your parents were such a great looking couple. Always so glamorous!
    1969

    Katherine Curtis First family portrait

    Sheila O. ❤️
    1970

    Katherine Curtis Jay's first birthday!

    Trin I. Wow! Maddy looks so much like her grandmother. Beautiful!
    1970

    Katherine Curtis Jay & Melissa

    Sheila O. Wow,brings back so many memories. The marigolds&table in the backyard. Your mom grew mint behind the fountain in the front &would add it to ...
    Melissa C. I remember so well❤️
    1972

    Katherine Curtis Jay & Melissa

    Sheila O. You were both so adorable! Look at Jay’s chubby baby cheeks and gorgeous eyes.
    1972

    Katherine Curtis Jay looking cute as ever

    Sheila O. Sweetest little boy❤️
    1973

    Katherine Curtis Jay & big sister Melissa

    Trin I. Jay loved and admired his big sister so much.
    1974

    Katherine Curtis Jay beginning his career as a wild Indian!

    1975

    Katherine Curtis Cowboy Jay

    1976

    Katherine Curtis Pony adventures

    1976

    Katherine Curtis Baseball boy

    1977

    Katherine Curtis Outfits of the year

    Melissa C. Who did that to my hair?
    1977

    Katherine Curtis The Woodalls & Griffins

    1978

    Katherine Curtis Jay and his new puppy Beegee + new house construction

    1979

    Katherine Curtis Nice outfit Jay!

    1980

    Katherine Curtis Jay go-kart, on horseback and his beloved dog Beegee all dressed up!

    1981

    Katherine Curtis Jay with Aunt Lynda & Uncle Charlie Griffin

    1982

    Katherine Curtis Fun at home... have you heard the Jay dirt bike inside story??

    1982London, England, United Kingdom

    Katherine Curtis London trip

    1985

    Katherine Curtis Hawaii trip

    1986Chattanooga, TN, United States

    Katherine Curtis High school junior class picture

    1988

    Katherine Curtis Family time

    1988

    Katherine Curtis Melissa and Jay in the snow at home

    12 Feb 1988New Orleans, LA, United States

    Tallulah McGee Told mom we were visiting colleges but we detoured to New Orleans to meet Jay. These group of guys will always hold a special place in my heart. xxxooo

    Melissa C. This is great! Classic Jay❤️ Thanks for sharing, Tallulah.
    1989

    Katherine Curtis College Jay

    8 Aug 1990Alex's photo's of Jay

    Melissa Curtis These are some of Alex's photos of fun times with Jay.

    15 Sep 1990CO, United States

    Steve Morrison Gray's Peak, Colorado, 15 September 1990, or thereabouts. Jay was one of a kind and I'm thankful that I knew him--so long ago.

    Katherine C. Thank you for sharing - such fun pictures!
    1991

    Katherine Curtis Classic Jay

    1991

    Katherine Curtis Jay adventure with friends

    1992

    Katherine Curtis Pretty in Pink :)

    1993

    Katherine Curtis Special memories with Aunt Lynda & Jim

    1994

    Katherine Curtis Woodall family and friends

    1994

    Katherine Curtis Jay at Melissa's Wedding

    1998

    Katherine Curtis Jay and niece Katherine Curtis

    1999

    Katherine Curtis Labor day with Melissa & Michael

    2000

    Katherine Curtis The day Jay found out he was adopted... just kidding, Christmas 2000!

    2001

    Katherine Curtis Christmas chicken fight and fun!!

    2002Atlanta, GA, United States

    Katherine Curtis Jay and Melissa hit the town in Atlanta...Jay style.

    2002Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States

    Katherine Curtis The Woodall family beach trip

    2002

    Katherine Curtis My uncle Jay was one of a kind. While I was much younger in these images, I vividly remember our silly moments, playful energy and of course the unconditional support. Jay was my hero. Please join me in celebrating his life with your special memories and pictures.

    Trin I. Katherine, I remember talking to him many times about you. He would always begin with "my drop dead gorgeous neice." He was so very proud of...
    Katherine C. Thank you for this lovely comment, Trin. I appreciate all you have contributed to this page ❤️
    4 Feb 2002Atlanta, GA, United States

    Dawn Woodall One of Amy Evan's fabulous dinner parties.

    2003Sanary-sur-Mer, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

    Katherine Curtis Jay and Dawn, Family France trip

    2004Thera, Greece

    Katherine Curtis Jay and John in Greece

    29 May 2004Greece

    Dawn Woodall Memories from one of the happiest time of our lives.

    Katherine C. Beautiful ❤️

    One of the most magical trips...Dawn and Jay inviting me to Santorini Greece to celebrate their wedding with family and friends. My heart is broken about his death. Love and prayers to all family and friends..Jay was the kindest soul. I am so very sorry about your loss.😢🙏🙏❤

    Lisa Sternadori29 May 2004
    20 Aug 2005Atlanta, GA, United States

    Dawn Woodall Gathering for Missy's prayer service... Jay was my rock and a comfort to all of us through.

    10 Mar 2006GA, United States

    John Alberg Jay, Mike, & John.

    2007Atlanta, GA, United States

    Trin Intra Setting up the Neighborhood Watch in the Preserve subdivision.

    2007Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States

    Katherine Curtis Jay with baby Isabelle and father, John, enjoying a beach trip sunset!

    2007Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA

    Katherine Curtis Uncle Jay with nephew Jack and niece Katherine. I love Jay's signature yellow coat and Jack decided to match :)

    2007Atlanta, GA, United States

    Trin Intra Jay and his little family were featured in the AJC about their new house. Jay was really well traveled and brought the figure back from Cambodia.

    2007Atlanta, GA, United States

    Katherine Curtis Uncle Jay and nephew Jack ready to burn some rubber!

    Feb 2007Atlanta

    Trin Intra That time when Bella got microfringe courtesy of Jay, and Dawn was not happy. LOL!

    28 Apr 2007Atlanta, GA, United States

    John Alberg Jay as a groomsman - laughing infectiously as always.

    23 May 2007Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States

    Dawn Woodall Quality time with family is one of the values Jay and I fostered. It is one of the pillars of our lives.

    16 Nov 2008Atlanta, GA, United States

    Dawn Woodall Enjoying our family in our new home.

    28 Dec 2008Europe

    Dawn Woodall A romantic getaway to Europe with my best friend and life partner.

    10 Apr 2009TN, United States

    Dawn Woodall Jay loved spending time with his dad... I know they are together again.

    9 May 2009Isla Mujeres, Q.R., Mexico

    Dawn Woodall Jay loved travelling and introduced Isabella to Isla Mujeres Mexico.

    2010Atlanta, GA, United States

    Trin Intra That time I accidentally locked 2 year old Gustav in the car buckled in his carseat (luckily the car was off and it was early evening) when Gabe was at an event. Jay called the fire department and then went looking for Gabe at the event site in midtown to get the car keys. He was such a caring neighbor.

    30 Aug 2012

    Dawn Woodall Jay and Maddy his mini me.

    2014Atlanta, GA, United States

    Trin Intra Jay was notorious for inviting people over because he loved to cook. This is from Easter when he invited us over for brunch.

    1 Apr 2014Atlanta

    Trin Intra I don't have a photo with Jay in it, but my kids grew up seeing Mr. Jay often without his shirt on grilling on his back deck. Often we'd hear his cheers whenever he watched sports because he was so loud - LOL!

    Melissa C. What a great memory!
    14 Sep 2014Atlanta, GA, United States

    Trin Intra This was the childhood that Jay fostered for our 4 kids: a sense of freedom, going in and out of each other's houses, shared food, and lots and lots of toys.

    11 Oct 2014Atlanta

    Trin Intra Jay was such a doting dad and lived to make his girls happy.

    15 Apr 2016The Bahamas

    Dawn Woodall Our family adventure in Atlantis.

    31 Dec 2017

    Trin Intra Six Flags on New Year’s Eve 2017.

    2018Colorado Springs, CO, United States

    Dawn Woodall Trip to Jay's alma mater in Colorado.

    2019Atlanta, GA, United States

    Trin Intra Neighborhood Easter party I can still hear him yelling “FLUFFY, GET BACK HERE!” every time he opened the door and Fluffy ran out. Shortly after, he would be out with no shirt on and yell to me, “hey Buddy!”

    25 Nov 2019British Virgin Islands

    Dawn Woodall Jay enjoying time in the British Islands with some of our friends. He always loved an opportunity to make us laugh.

    This is Greta, neighbor and friend of mr.Jay’s daughter . I am nine years old . And my favorite memory of him was when I was on a call with his daughter and I’m like “WHO WALKS THEIR DOG IN THE RAIN-“ and I was like Maddie come get ur dad and we were laughing 💔😢.

    Trin Intra2021
    24 Jun 2021Kissimmee, FL, United States

    Dawn Woodall Jay dancing with Bella at the Callahan's Wedding.

    24 Jun 2021

    Namcy Cortes Callahan wedding Bernadette , Jay and Nancy great night

    A very bright light has dimmed in Atlanta! We are still trying to understand it all with great difficulty. We have known Jay and his family for 13 years and probably spoke to him everyday over all those years. His infectious personality will be missed but we will keep Jay in our hearts forever! We are here for his beloved girls--Dawn, Bella & Madd...

    Bethanne Matari9 Aug 2021