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Let the memory of Jay, his smile & the joy he brought, be with us forever
29 years old
Born on October 14, 1985 in ABILENE, Texas, United States
Passed away on December 29, 2014 in ABILENE, Texas, United States
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, James Gemberling, 29 years old, born on October 14, 1985, and passed away on December 29, 2014. We will remember him forever.
Jay, you would be another year older & I can only imagine the mischief you & Shaela would be into. I think about you all the time. There’s an emptiness that will never go away. I can’t wait to see you again. Love you more, Mom❤️
Hey Jaybird….today is a day I wish had never happened. 8 years. How can that be? You should be here with us celebrating all the holidays, giving your giant hugs and raising that beautiful girl of yours. So many “what if’s” that we will never know the answers to. Just know that I love you and miss you and you better be the first one to meet me at the gates of heaven when my time comes. Come visit me in my dreams if you get the chance. ❤️ Love you so….Aunt Syl
Another year without you, my first born. 8 years can seem like an eternity or a minute. But I still hear your voice & love thinking about the crazy things you did. Love you forever, Mom
Happy heavenly birthday to my firstborn; my introduction to the rollercoaster of being a parent. 37 years on a “carnival ride”❤️ We miss you so much I truly can’t remember if I told you how much I admire you, in between the obligatory parental speeches. I hope & pray that you knew❤️ I absolutely KNOW that you KNEW that you were loved unconditionally but we were also proud of you. We will NEVER outlive the void of your absence. It will only end when we are together again in heaven. Anxiously waiting to hug you again, Mom
I remember exactly where I was 37 years ago today! We celebrated your birth on that day and today we remember it with you in heaven. I cherish the time we had with you….but just wish it could have been for longer. I would rather have you here with us…..even though I know that heaven must be a million times better! I love and miss you so much. Happy Birthday Jaybird…..wish you were here. Aunt Syl ❤️
Jay you would be so proud of Shaela as your sweet mother is taking such great care of her. She's a pretty young lady who is quite awesome on the volleyball court! It must be so cool in heaven dancing with the angels. You are missed Jaybird and are kept alive in beautiful memories!
Today is a day to remember the love, the hugs, and all the dreams that we had for you. Every time I think of you I get shocked back to the reality that you won’t be waiting on Nee Nee’s porch to give me a hug when I get there, and my heart breaks all over again. I love you and miss you forever and ever, Jaybird.
7 years is too long for no hugs from you; no beautiful dimples; not hearing your voice; except in my dreams. You are always on my mind. Love forever, Mom❤️
Jay…..I wish you had been here to celebrate Kylie’s wedding with us! You would have made the party so much fun! I miss you so much…..that will never change! I hope you had a wonderful birthday……but I bet every day is wonderful where you are. Love you, Jaybird. ❤️
Happy 36th birthday Jay. It doesn’t get easier to live without you. Just no other choice. We love you & miss you like crazy. Can’t wait until we’re all together again❤️
Sweet Jay, I have come to love you through your Momma's sharing of her heart. What a handsome young man you are with your Momma's beautiful dimples. She's doing a wonderful job of raising your precious girl. I love the picture she has of you as heaven's brightest star. Stay cool up there singing & dancing with Jesus and His angels. Love, Cheryl
I wish you could be here to see how much your little girl has grown in the last 6 years. She's beautiful......and she's YOU to a tee! This just doesn't get any easier. You should be here. I love you forever and always, Jay-bird. ~ Aunt Syl
Oh, Jay.........three years since I've been able to see you. It still seems impossible that you're really gone. It just isn't fair. I miss your smile, those dimples and your big ole bear hugs. You would be so proud of what a smart and sweet and beautiful little lady Shaela is growing up to be! I know you're watching over her, but I really wish you could be here. I love you so and will never stop missing you and thinking of you. ❤️ Aunt Syl
Sweet Jay I look up to the sky to remind me of that handsome face & beautiful smile. I know you are happy & healthy now. Even though I never met you in person you are in my heart because of your amazing parents. Love to Jim & Mary!
Never a day passes that I don't shed a tear for you! We miss you so much. Just waiting to be together again so our family can be whole. Love forever, Mom❤️
There are no words to describe how much I miss you, Jay-bird. It just doesn't seem real.....how can you really be gone? I would give everything I own just to have you back here with us......but that's not possible, is it? I miss your bear hugs, your dimples and those beautiful eyes that could light up a room. I hope you know how much you are loved and missed. Rest easy, sweet boy, until we're all together again. I love you......Aunt Syl
You are the light in Jim & Mary's life. Have read so many loving remembrances & posts from your Mom. I came to love you through the love I have for your dear Mom.
Jay, you would be another year older & I can only imagine the mischief you & Shaela would be into. I think about you all the time. There’s an emptiness that will never go away. I can’t wait to see you again. Love you more, Mom❤️
Hey Jaybird….today is a day I wish had never happened. 8 years. How can that be? You should be here with us celebrating all the holidays, giving your giant hugs and raising that beautiful girl of yours. So many “what if’s” that we will never know the answers to. Just know that I love you and miss you and you better be the first one to meet me at the gates of heaven when my time comes. Come visit me in my dreams if you get the chance. ❤️ Love you so….Aunt Syl
One evening for supper, we had chili. While Jim was in the kitchen fixing a big bowl, Jay & I were in my bedroom, scheming an ambush. We knew Jim was coming to the bedroom to watch TV & eat in peace. Little did he know that we lay in wait....As he came into the room holding his BIG bowl of chili, Jay & I jumped out yelling “BOO!”. He tossed that bowl to the ceiling & screamed!! Chili. Was. Everywhere. I think Jay was 7 or 8. And the reason I love this memory so much is because I can still hear the sound of Jay belly laughing so hard, in pure delight. There’s nothing a wonderful as hearing your child’s innocent laughter. I want to remember him that way. XOXO
We had a bench on our front porch that Jay would go out at all hours & sit & smoke. One day after yard work, I decided to sit on that bench to rest. I threw my arm across the back & was immediately stung by 4 wasps who had built a fairly large nest back there. Jay sat there hundreds of times & was never stung. When I told Jay about it, he got big eyes & a funny look on his face & laughed.....”Glad it wasn’t me!” he said. We both cracked up laughing. I said “Yeah. Thank goodness!”. Now, Jay loved his mama but there’s a limit to everything. I’d do it all over again for a minute with you Jay❤️