Credit:
Courtesy of the Gehlhausen family
Jay M. Gehlhausen, 62, of Apex, North Carolina, died July 5, 2026.
“Jay’s expertise and passion for his field led to a distinguished career in forensic and analytical toxicology. For the past 8 years, he owned and operated JG Tox, providing toxicology consulting services. He was also a widely respected expert witness in forensic toxicology and a part-time adjunct professor at Meredith College. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jay was an avid bird watcher and loved long-distance cycling, cruising, and traveling. He was deeply honored to have been selected as a volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.”—Lynette K. A. Gehlhausen, spouse
Most recent title: President and owner, JG Tox; adjunct professor, Durham Technical Community College
Education: BA, chemistry, Rockford University, 1985; PhD, analytical chemistry, Northern Illinois University, 1990
Survivors: Spouse, Lynette K. A. Gehlhausen; sons, Michael E. Gehlhausen and Matthias J. Gehlhausen
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