Never Forgotten

Barry Penn

I was just thinking about your dad. I still remember asit was yesterday him coming out of the Big Bear House with his crumpled hat on and his grey beard.

You were lucky to have him in your life and iam a better person for knowing him.

Barry Penn

Forever missed. What a great guy! xoxo

Dad,
I still love and miss you.....Every day that passes I realize just how lucky and blessed I was to have you as a Dad / Best Friend and my roommate.....Love you Dad

Doesn't seem that long ago. Doesn't 5 years go fast? Seems like yesterday. In Feb. it will be 6 years for my Dad. Miss him like crazy. Thinking about you Jay... Love ya Friend. Zoni

Your dad will always leave great memories in my mind. I never thought I would enjoy hearing a "snort".....Now I miss it very much.

My love and thoughts are with you and your father.

Happy Birthday Dad - such a unique person! Hoping you enjoy your day in heaven. Miss and Love you so much.......Robin

I cracked up when I learned that Bob's birthday was also "National Pancake Day" -- and imagined the fun we could have had with such a zany co-incidence. He would get such a kick out of it! The goofiness would be relentless, for sure. It makes me sad to miss him, and to miss this juicy opportunity to play with him..

Jay this is really nice of you. I do remember meeting your dad when we were out in cali. He was a very nice man. My blessing are with you always...

Bob was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He answered the phone "A pleasant good morning" no matter what time of day it was, and that says a lot about him. I was with him at the end and he told me that he had a great life and was ready to move on, he went to sleep after that and never woke up. A great man who will be missed by all that knew him and loved him.

Ohh how I miss my dad. He was such a pleasant and funny man. I remember he always answered the phone with " Pleasant good morning, nice to hear a cheerful"  any time of day. Not to mention he looked like a garden gnome with his red hat. He was unique, loveable and so good to me....Ohh how I miss you...Love you dad, Robin

What a great tribute to your great dad. I know how much you loved him and took such good care of him. I loved seeing the pictures you posted. He did love that dog. I will light a candle in his memory at church tomorrow.

I did not have the honor of knowing Mr. Gray, but he had to of been quite a Special man for his son Jay to have loved him so much. May all of us fathers be so Blessed! Love you Jay!...your friend, George

Ah...what a funny guy was Bob. His laughter - SNORT!//CHORTLE! - was so infectious, and his flair for the ridiculous was so quick and keen, that he could make anybody (even Uncle Roe!) crack up, and defuse any tense situation in a trice. My favorite memory of him is the first time I heard him SING REALLY ENTHUSIASTICALLY! Oh. My. God. He was so lovable.

A gentle giant! He was so unforgettable...sweet, kind, with a quiet spirit. He was so fun to be around and is definitely missed. Wonderful tribute, Jay! xoxo

The first time I came up to you place in Big Bear, I got a double bonus - your Dad and Merlin - it was great fun. I will always be impressed by the character of the man who would open his home to take care of family in such a selfless, generous way. You're the real deal, Jay. Nice tribute, my friend.

There are some men that are just gentle and quiet, but speak without saying anything. This was one of those men.

I will always remember his quiet demeanor and loving heart.

Not only was Pappy my dad, but he was my roommate and best friend.
Pappy I love you more than you know and miss you every Day….
Thanks for always being there for me and in my corner no matter what I did…
RIP my special friend….Jay