Mr. James Lewis “Jay” Burroughs Jr., 60, of Eastville, departed this life Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, after struggling recently with a debilitating pulmonary illness. A native of Eastville, Jay was predeceased by his father and best friend, James L. Burroughs Sr.; his loving mother, Norma Wallace Burroughs; his maternal grandparents, Elmer “Slubby” Wallace and Kathryn Wallace; paternal grandparents, John Burroughs Sr. and Gladys Burroughs; uncle, John Burroughs Jr.; and aunt, Margaret B. Kellam.
From a young age it was clear Jay was anything but the status-quo. Even as a child he marched to the beat of his own drum. He was truly one of a kind. Jay grew up in Smith Beach where he enjoyed being on the water, especially at sunset with time spent with friends, serving as Mayor of Sandbar Sundays, and most of all working on anything with a motor. Jay possessed a laid back, easy-going demeanor with a soft-spoken wit and countless one-liners. A friend to many, and enemy to none, Jay will be sorely missed by his family and community.
Jay is survived by his sister, Denise Burroughs Lewis, and her husband, Jerry, of Cape Charles; nephew, J.D. Lewis; niece, Kelley L. Parks, and her husband, Spencer; companion, Jean White, and her children and grandchildren; a first cousin, Joan Kellam; as well as many other close friends and relatives.
Services will be conducted graveside at Johnson’s Cemetery in Johnsontown Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Pete Hinman officiating, assisted by David Campbell.
Immediately following the ceremony, family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at Jay’s favorite restaurant/hangout, Yuk Yuk & Joe’s in Eastville.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jay’s name to the following charities: Eastern Shore SPCA, P.O. Box 184, Onley, VA 23418, or American Legion Post 56, Attn.: Glenn Purvis, P.O. Box 357, Cheriton, VA 23316.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.foxfuneralhomes.com
