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Oakwood Cemetery Association Plants Memorial Toomer’s Oak for John Jay

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02 May 2026
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Pictured are his wife, Sharon Jay; fellow Oakwood Cemetery board member, Marjorie Davis; the newly planted Auburn Toomer’s Oak; and a plaque that reads “A life rooted in service to Greensboro.”
Pictured are his wife, Sharon Jay; fellow Oakwood Cemetery board member, Marjorie Davis; the newly planted Auburn Toomer’s Oak; and a plaque that reads “A life rooted in service to Greensboro.”

The Oakwood Cemetery Association recently honored the life of John C. Jay Jr. with the planting of an Auburn Toomer’s Oak at Oakwood Cemetery.

Jay, a lifelong Greensboro resident and longtime mayor of Greensboro, was known for his years of dedicated care and stewardship of the cemetery. The tree, a descendant of the iconic oaks at Auburn University’s Toomer’s Corner, was chosen as a meaningful tribute reflecting his love for Auburn University and his deep ties to the community.

In a fitting gesture, the Toomer’s Oak now stands watch over the cemetery—mirroring the same dedication and presence Jay gave for so many years.

“As it grows, this tree will serve as a living memorial to John Jay’s legacy and his enduring impact on our town,” said Oakwood Cemetery Association Board President Stephen “Buzzy” Barnette.

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