Jay Smith Obituary

When I visit RC, my walks always take me by the house Jay grew up in. All the wonderful and foolish childhood memoriesthe nicknames and sayings he had were always the funniest. Wacky, zany, the proverbial barrel of monkeyswords I would use to describe him. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Jay was a life- long friend of our family, especially my brothers, Roger and Randy Hickman. For many years, they were roommates in Wyandotte, MI. We used to "hang out" and listen to music, "party down", as Jay would say. I remember being a little girl reciting Black Sabbath lyrics with Jay, "It was the sign of the southern cross.." He loved to create names for everyone, Haggatha Yopp, Zelda Horowitz, Anita Biggerstaff, are just a few. He was always looking to laugh. There's too many stories to tell. Rest in peace, Jay. I am deeply sorry for the family in this very difficult time. May you find comfort somehow.
Sincere regards,
Melissa Hickman and family.

So sad gone way to soon. Jay was one of a kind such a hoot. Lots of fond memories. He will be missed . Rest easy my friend

I’ve learned so many Jay Jargons over the years from my husband Bob Champe, jay was one of his best buds during high school, a live long friend. We are devastated over this loss, way too young. I will never look at getting Chowonged the same . That was a good one he made up! Bob says it all the time it makes me think of jay and how funny and silly he was! Rest in Peace Jay , you will be dearly missed.

Wow, too many memories to possible go through , my best friend growing up and best man at my wedding.

My fishing buddy growing up. We had many fond childhood adventures together.