Webthe city of kingsport recognized john “jay” church on tuesday for his years of service and dedication as the operator of the iconic kingsport carousel. Webkingsport — the kingsport carousel community mourns the loss of its cherished booth operator, jay church, also known as carousel jay. ” church,. Webjay carousel jay church, 88, passed away on june 4, 2024. Born in 1936 in illinois, jay spent much of his childhood in nantucket, where he developed a lifelong passion for. Webjay carousel jay church, 88, passed away on june 4, 2024. Born in 1936 in illinois, jay spent much of his childhood in nantucket, where he developed a lifelong.
