Jayson Fritz, born on November 4, 1953, in Fredericksburg, Texas, embarked on his life's journey facing a rare autoimmune disorder that plagued him with relentless allergies from the very beginning. As one of the earliest patients of Dr. Dor Brown, who would later achieve global recognition as an allergist, Jayson underwent extensive testing, revealing allergies to an astonishing 99 items, including his own mother's milk. Forced to rely on goat's milk in his early years and wearing socks on his hands until the age of four, Jayson's resilience shone through from the outset.

Throughout his life, Jayson confronted numerous health challenges, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, colon, liver, and kidney issues, along with enduring multiple amputations. Yet, he faced each battle with the determination of a soldier, repeatedly defying the odds. His unwavering will to live was nothing short of inspiring.

Jayson will forever be cherished for his significant contributions to the world of radio and Texas music. He birthed the concept of Texas Rebel Radio, guided more by his heart than his mind. Even though he couldn't put a name to it initially, he always knew how it should sound: Texas, Country, Rockin', Blues.

It wasn't just a success; it burst onto the scene with overwhelming enthusiasm, amassing over a million listeners worldwide in the early days of the internet. Jayson also played a pivotal role in establishing the AAA and Americana formats. However, as others attempted to replicate their success, none could quite match what KFAN achieved, thanks to Jayson's relentless dedication. Texas Rebel Radio earned recognition in newspapers, magazines across the United States and even overseas. The iconic Texas Rebel Radio t­ shirt was worn by Harry Connick Jr. in the movie "HOPE FLOATS" and is set to appear in an upcoming film.

Jayson's roots in radio ran deep, with his mother fondly recounting how he became the youngest DJ, introducing records at a mere 18 months old. He continued to host a morning DJ show until three years ago when illness reluctantly took him away from the microphone. However, his passion for radio remained unwavering. He adored every facet of the radio business, from engineering to sales, production to programming, marketing to management, traffic to copywriting. There wasn't a single aspect he didn't master or love. He often spoke of the joy in helping others in the radio sandbox.

Despite his profound connection to radio, Jayson's life extended far beyond it. He was an avid hunter, a sharpshooter of exceptional ski!}, winning the Schuetzenkoenig or Shooting King title with open sights at 250 yards, becoming the first of the Emil Fritz Family to achieve this, as his Oma had once predicted.

Jayson also brought home numerous trophies from hunting expeditions, skillfully cleaning and cooking antelope, elk, white-tail, nilgay, and wild boar to culinary perfection.

He devoted time to the Boy Scouts, enduring wild adventures and challenging weather conditions. Yet, these experiences bore fruit, resulting in several Eagle Scouts, including his own son, a testament to the effort he believed was truly worthwhile. Over the years, Jayson served on numerous committees and organizations, including but not limited to the redevelopment of market square, Food & Wine Fest, Oktoberfest, VJ+50, Toys for Tots, and Rotary district governor.

Beyond all else, Jayson cherished his family, friends, Rotary, and community. His absence leaves an immense void, and his influence will be sorely missed.