On Sunday evening, Big Daddy Weave frontman Mike Weaver announced the death of his younger brother and bandmate Jason ‘Jay’ Weaver, at age 42, due to complications with COVID-19.
“I’m so sorry to bring this news, but I’m also excited to celebrate where he is right now. My brother Jay went with Jesus just a few hours ago, ”the 45-year-old Christian crooner revealed on the group’s Instagram account.
“You saw him fight the uphill battle and you helped him get through it so much. And man, I tell you, the Lord has used him in such a powerful way on the road for so many years.
RIP: On Sunday night, Big Daddy Weave frontman Mike Weaver (R, pictured November 8) announced the death of his younger brother and bandmate Jason ‘Jay’ Weaver (L), at 42, due to complications with COVID-19
“And whoever came in contact with him, man, knows how real his faith in Jesus was. I believe that even though COVID took its last breath, Jesus was there to catch it. I know he now sees things that I want to see. My heart is broken.
The bassist spent six days in the hospital battling the “horrible virus” and Mike told fans that “prayers for healing can turn into prayers of thanksgiving now that Jay is in the presence of God.” .
Jay received condolences from American Idol # 8 alum Danny Gokey, the Gospel Music Association, Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Wickham, Irish band We Are Messengers and MercyMe frontman Bart Millard.
Weaver suffered from a number of health issues, including diabetes and an illness that led to the amputation of both of his feet in 2016, and he took a break from the group in August after landing in the intensive care unit.
The 45-year-old Christian crooner revealed, “I’m so sorry to break this news, but I’m also thrilled to celebrate where he is right now. My brother, Jay, went to be with Jesus a few hours ago. barely … I believe that although COVID may have breathed its last, Jesus was there to catch it. I know he is now seeing things that I want to see. My heart is broken ‘
Sad: The bassist spent six days in the hospital battling the ‘horrible virus’ and Mike told fans that’ prayers for healing can turn into prayers of thanksgiving now that Jay is in the presence of God ”(photo from 2019)
“I’m sorry for your loss”: Jay received condolences from former American Idol # 8 Danny Gokey, the Gospel Music Association, Steven Curtis Chapman, Phil Wickham, Irish band We Are Messengers and MercyMe leader Bart Millard
The Florida musician is survived by his wife Emily and their three children – Makenzie, Madison and Nathan.
Tragically, Jay passed away 11 days before the couple’s 12th wedding anniversary on January 13.
In 2019, Emily tearfully shared a Facebook video of Weaver standing as he performed two songs with his band: “Jay is an amazing man. His faith and confidence keep me going.
Surrounded by support: Weaver suffered from a number of health issues, including diabetes and an illness that led to the amputation of both of his feet in 2016, and he took a break from the group in August after landing in intensive care (photo from 2018)
Gone too early: The Florida musician is survived by his wife Emily and their three children – Makenzie, Madison and Nathan – and he died 11 days before the couple’s 12th wedding anniversary on January 13 (pictured August 5)
In 2019, Emily tearfully shared a Facebook video of Jay standing up as he performed two songs with his band: “Jay is an amazing man. His faith and confidence cheer me up.”
This Is What We Live For rocker co-founded Big Daddy Weave in 1998 with his brother and University of Mobile friends Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon and Brian Beihl.
The contemporary Christian group has released eight studio albums and landed three top 20s on the American Christian music charts.
Big Daddy Weave is next scheduled to perform on January 24 on the K-Love Cruise to Florida before kicking off their 26-date All Things New Tour on February 8 in Arkansas.
Three top 20! Weaver co-founded Big Daddy Weave in 1998 with his brother and University of Mobile friends Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon and Brian Beihl (pictured April 15)
Always on? Big Daddy Weave is next scheduled to perform on January 24 on the K-Love Cruise to Florida before kicking off their 26-date All Things New Tour on February 8 in Arkansas.