James "Jay" Herman Meister III, 45, of Rocky Point passed gently from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.

He was born November 15, 1970 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, the son of Shirley G. Burke and the late Joseph E. Burke.

In addition to his mother, Jay is survived by his wife, Emily Meister; son, Tristan Meister; daughter, Jordan Meister; sisters, Miki Meister Waters (Dean) and Lee Ann Keeter (Michael); brother, Joseph Burke (Keri); and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Instead of sending flowers, the family suggests that you consider a memorial gift to Cancer Treatment Center of America, 600 Celebrate Life Parkway, Newnan, GA 30265.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.