Denney Wayne Jay
May 22, 1969 ~ September 30, 2024
Denney, born on May 22, 1969, in Atlanta, Georgia, lived a life rich with love, music, and family. On September 30, 2024, at the age of 55, he left this world, leaving behind a legacy of melodies, laughter, and cherished memories.
Throughout his life, Denney found his voice and joy through music, playing and touring with his band, Deadspeak. The rhythm of his soul was matched only by the rhythm of his life: a balance between his passion for music and the devotion he held for his family. Later in life, Denney became a dedicated husband and father, giving his heart to his wife and daughters. Yet, the music in him never faded; it continued to play softly, making its way into every moment, every breath, and even a brief comeback that reminded everyone of the love he had for his art.
Denney is survived by those who carry his song forward: his loving wife, Tristin; his children, Emily, Scarlett, and Riley; his father, Jerry; his sister and brother-in-law, Maurie and Michael; and his nephews, Evan, Jackson, and William.
May his memory be a song that never ends.
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We are with you in spirit.Uncle Glenn and Sandy
My heart goes out to Denney’s family, especially his wife and young children. Denney spent a lot of time at our house when he and my son were in high school and I always thought Denney was a great kid! My prayers go with Denney as he passes to his next show!
Jo B. (Gramling) Mixson , affectionately known as “Jo B”, and then “job”. Go in Peace, Denney
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Time slips away. Just came across Denney’s obituary. We worked together about 20 years ago. What a kind human being. God bless him, his family and all that loved him.
I worked with Denney over 25 years ago. We had lost touch and reconnected via LinkedIn last year around his birthday. I did not know about his passing. I am so saddened to have found this information. We had talked about meeting up in Savannah or St Simons sometime. He told me about his family and how much y’all meant to him. I am so sorry that you have experienced this loss and for myself that we never got that chance to see each other again. God bless you.