Gordie Justice “Jay” Daughtridge, Jr.
April 22, 1945 ~ February 16, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Gordie Justice "Jay" Daughtridge, Jr. age 74, graduated to Glory on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1945 in Rocky Mount, NC to Gordie Justice Daughtridge, Sr. and Vilona Brooks Harrison Daughtridge. Also, preceding him in death are two sons, Christopher Glenn Daughtridge and Jonathan Randall Daughtridge.
Jay was distribution supervisor at Hardee's (later FFM and MBM) for 43 years. He also served as a church referee and scorekeeper for many city and church league games. Most of all, though, his passion was serving the Lord through music. He directed the choir and led worship for many years at People's Missionary West Edgecombe and Parkwood Baptist Church; he sang and played southern gospel music in groups. Most of all, him playing the piano blessed many occasions and will be greatly missed.
Jay leaves to cherish his memory his sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Vicki Leonard Daughtridge of Rocky Mount; daughter, Amanda Moon (Jimmy) of Nashville, NC; sons, Danny Daughtridge (Elizabeth) of Rocky Mount, NC; Joey Daughtridge of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Olivia Rose and Lance Asher Daughtridge as well as many cousins, friends, and church family.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor John Scott officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Parkwood Baptist Church Sanctuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jay's memory to Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Parkwood Baptist Church Sanctuary
Thursday 2/20, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
A Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service in the Parkwood Baptist Church Sanctuary.
Service
Parkwood Baptist Church
1731 Hunter Hill Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 2/20, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor John Scott officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Thursday 2/20, 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
A Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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I am so sorry to hear about Jay. I worked with Jay for many years. I could talk to him about anything and I know others felt the same way. It didn’t matter what it was. He genuinely cared and it showed. During my early years at MBM, I was a 20-something who was spiritually lost and Jay invited me to Parkwood Baptist Church for a performance of Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames. I gave my life to Christ that night. Jay will always hold a special place in my heart.
I am sad to hear of Jay’s passing but happy to know he is in his heavenly home. His dad was my dad’s best friend and the family was a part of my childhood. I was honored to play the piano with Jay on the organ at the People’s Missionary Baptist Church each Sunday. I was not even old enough to drive and my dad would drive me there after my Sunday School at Arlington Street Baptist Church.
Allan and I were saddened to hear your loss. A favorite memory of Jay was on Wednesday evening service at Parkwood ,he would open our prayer time with the good old gospel songs on the piano. We send healing prayers for the family, Elizabeth and Allan Carter.
Prayers for God’s grace to carry you all in days and weeks ahead. Cherish good times and precious memories, along with his love til you meet in heaven. In Christian Sympathy, Tom and Martha Lancaster Barnes
My thoughts and prayers are with Jay’s family. He played Gospel music with my dad, Junior Winstead for many years and I know they will be singing and playing again in God’s Heavenly choir. Love and Prayers, Cheryl W. and Ricky Hagan
I worked with Jay for over 20 years, what a fine man and one that helped me in my career. My condolences to the family, my prayers are with you. Sam
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.