Memphis radio DJ Bobby Ojay’s death shocked everyone as he died at age of 68 on Tuesday morning, May 3, 2022.
O’Jay was inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame on July 31 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as one of Memphis’ most well-known radio personalities.
Melvin Jones, the senior pastor of Victory in Christ Christian Church, who was a radio and record executive in O’Jay’s early days, was an inspiration to him.
DJ Bobby Ojay Death Cause – How Did He Die?
Dj Ojay died while on the job, according to radio personality Bev Johnson.
The radio station was simply playing music when Ojay picked up the phone at 9 a.m. The cause of death has yet to be determined.
He was born in Batesville, Mississippi, in 1953, and began his career in radio in Montgomery, Alabama, before moving to Memphis in 1983 to work for WDIA.
Ojay was also nominated for the National Radio Hall of Fame and inducted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2021.
Bobby, the WDIA DJ, and program director have been on the radio for over 40 years, 38 of those in Memphis.
WDIA was the first radio station in the United States to broadcast only African-American programming. In 2013, the station was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Obituary Post Flow On Facebook For DJ Bobby Ojay
As soon as the news of Memphis radio DJ Bobby Ojay’s death became public, his family and friends began sending tributes to him on Facebook and other social media platforms.
Many people adored him, and his name has been trending on social media.
Chip Washington, a Facebook user, has also written about him “One of my radio highlights was having him on my Real Talk Memphis radio show a few months back.
We had a good time talking about his long and successful career.
As has always been said, we never know the day or the hour God will call us home. Bobby is now home and at peace and rest.”
What Illness Does DJ Bobby Ojay Have?
Bobby Ojay has been with WDIA since 1983 and previously served as Program Director of the station.
There was no previous information concerning his health status. He appears to be in good health, yet his death has come as a shock to everyone.
Ojay worked in Milwaukee, Montgomery, Alabama, Houston, Dallas, and Chicago before moving to Memphis.
Bobby Ojay, the station’s program director and announcer, was responsible for the morning show’s popularity as the city’s most-watched.
Death Of DJ Bobby Ojay Shocks Family
Dj Bobby Ojay’s death stunned his family, and they may be going through a difficult time. Dj Bobby, on the other hand, has kept his personal life private from the press.
We express our heartfelt condolence to his family and friends. We hope that God gives people who are grieving the loss of a loved one the strength and courage to go on.
Though our words are insufficient, we hope that our thoughts and prayers can comfort during this difficult time.