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Jay Franklin Derby

Jay Franklin Derby, 20, of Matthews, and a junior at Appalachian State University, passed from this life in a tragic accident Sunday.

Jay was born June 22, 1989 and raised in Charlotte and Matthews. Jay attended Paideia Academy at Oakhurst, Randolph Middle School where he was active on the golf team, and graduated from Butler HS in 2007 where he was active in Jazz Band.

Jay worked at Sagebrush Restaurant in Monroe during breaks from school. Jay was an avid sportsman who loved wakeboarding, snowboarding, skateboarding, skiing, boating, fishing, baseball, basketball and golf.

Jay was a fine young man with a bright future. He wanted to own his own business and be his own man. He is missed by all who knew him.

Though a tragic loss, we remember Jay as a blessing to us. We cherish the memory of the time we had together. We express our heartfelt thanks for all the love and support we have received from our family, Jay’s friends, and the ASU community.

Jay was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold and Sara Boyd, and Joel and Sara Derby.

Jay is survived by his parents, Michael and Susan Derby of Matthews, his sister, Heather, of Los Angeles Calif., 4 great aunts, 2 great uncles, 6 aunts and 6 uncles, and 29 cousins.

A memorial service to celebrate Jay’s life will be held Saturday Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. at Matthews United Methodist Church, 801 S. Trade St. Matthews, N.C. The family will receive friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, in recognition of the season and these difficult times, please send memorials in Jay’s name to Second Harvest Food Bank or Loaves and Fishes, PO Box 11234, Charlotte, NC 28220.

Lowe Funeral Home of Matthews, is assisting the family.

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