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Jimmy "Jimbo" Burks

Jimmy Burks Obituary

JIMMY "JIMBO" BURKS passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 at the age of 50. The son of the late James Burks, he is survived by his mother Mary Burks, his sisters Janis Burks and Carol LeClair, his brothers Rick and Lynn Lipscomb, his brother Ronnie Burson, and his nieces Lyndsay and Sarah LeClair. He is also survived by a long list of friends especially in the Oak Forest/Garden Oaks area. Everyone who knew Jimbo loved him. He would do anything for anyone. Jimbo was an accomplished house painter who worked all over the Houston area. His work on a home in The Heights was featured in Better Homes and Gardens. A celebration of his life will be held at Temple Oaks Baptist Church, 2101 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018 on Friday, September 16, 2005 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at the same church on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 10:00 am followed by burial at Resthaven on I-45/Greenspoint at noon.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 15, 2005.

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99 Entries

Carol LeClair

September 9, 2023

I think of you so much Jimbo, as I get older I miss my brother. Someone to talk to, just visit with. You were the best brother I could ever have. I love you - I hope god is taking care of you.

Carol LeClair

September 9, 2022

I miss you everyday. You were not only my brother but my best friend. I grew up listening to rock and roll with you. Learning about the bands. You were taken too young and I wish so much you were here today. I love you jimbo always and forever

Carol LeClair

October 11, 2012

Dear Jimbo
Whew, I miss you and Rick so much everyday. It's just not right without you. I think all the time you both were too young to leave us. The one thing that gets me thru is knowing I will see you again. Your memory is everywhere, my house, moms house, and with holidays coming it wont be the same. I love you so much. Always and forever, Carol

Lyndsay

April 27, 2012

Hey Uncle Jimbo.
I'm sure you already know that Uncle Rick joined you today up in Heaven... we are glad that he is now with you, even though it has been really hard the last few months. We all love you and Uncle Rick so much and we are thinking about you two all day, every day.
I love you and Uncle Rick so much and miss you both every day.

Love,
Lyndsay

Carol LeClair

March 23, 2012

Dear Jimbo, I miss you so much. You are such a special part of my life, even though you are gone. Please pray for Rick right now and ask God to help him. I know you have so much love in your heart and can do this. I love you always- Carol

Carol Leclair

December 27, 2011

Thinking of you now and always. Love your sis

Lyndsay

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas Uncle Jimbo! I had a dream last night that you were here to spend Christmas with all of us, I miss you dearly and I wish you were here with us. I remember whenever you would get something new to wear you would immediately put it on and wear it the rest of the day. I have a boyfriend now, Ryan, and he does the exact same thing. He reminds mom and I so much of you in that aspect. I love you and miss you so much and I hope you are having a great Christmas in Heaven with Grandpa, God and the angels. I love you and am thinking of you every day.

carol LeClair

August 20, 2011

Dear Brother, Its almost your bday again, I can hardly believe it has been 6 yrs since you went to be with the angels, we love and miss you everyday. I carry your music in my heart and always have you with me. You were a very special person to me and I will always cherish that. Say hi to dad for me, tell him I love him. Love always Carol

Carol LeClair

July 4, 2011

Dear Jimbo, I havent forgotten you, never would I do this. I keep you in my heart always. I hope you are keeping an eye on the family, you are missed alot.

Love you always= Carol

Carol LeClair

March 14, 2010

Dear Jimbo, Today is your little nieces bday, wish you were here for turkey and potato salad. I know you would fill your plate. I remember always having shrimp for your bday because it was your favorite. Love you, miss you. I guess now you know Ronnie isnt with us anymore, I hope you guys are catching up. Keep an eye on us down here, keep us safe, and watch out for your nieces. They need an eye on them. Thinking of you brother everyday of my life. Always Carol

February 23, 2010

Dear Jimbo
I miss you so much. I wish I had these last few years with you. Its not fair you had to leave us. I know you are with God, I know this and that makes me sain, but we need you here. Mom misses you so much. We just had her 80th bday and I know she was missing you. It just hurts for you not to be here. I carry my elephant around everywhere I go, and I talk about you whenever I get a chance, I talk to some of your friends and we talk about old times and laugh, your friends miss you terribly. You were just one of those people who had friends and family who loved them so much. There was nothing you could have ever done to make us not love you, never. People make mistakes, and people do things they regret, but what I regret most is not spending more time with you. My heart hurts so deeply for you.

Always and forever, your sis Carol

Carol LeClair

December 24, 2009

Dear Jimbo,
Tomorrow is Xmas again, and it wont be the same without you. I wish so much I was buying presents for you. I did buy you your yearly ornament and its on the tree. I hope you are celebrating with Jesus and looking down on us. I wish you a Merry Christmas brother, I love you so much.

Always and forever, Your lil sis.

Carol LeClair

November 12, 2009

Dear Jimbo,

Thinking of you today, wishing you were here. Its a nice day and would be perfect for you to come over have lunch and do some work around the house. You were so good at that and we had so much fun. I would pick you up and you always had that iced tea in hand ready for the ride. I miss you so much brother, I love you so much. Its been 4 years and I still think of you daily. No one can ever take that from me. Love always, your lil sis.

Carol LeClair

October 3, 2009

Dear Brother, Thinking about you, I was telling a friend about all of your albums which you collected for so many years. Dont worry they are with me now and I will never let them go. I love you bro, and I know you are living life to the fullest there in heaven. God is so great and he takes care of his people. We think of you every day, nothing has to happen for me or mom or jan or Rick- yes even Rick, we remember the good times. You are our soul Jimbo, and will be forever. So even when I dont write Im thinking of you. Always I love you- Your sis, Carol

Carol LeClair

September 2, 2009

Dear Jimbo, Im sorry to just now be writing to you- I tried to write on your bday but had some technical problems. I didnt forget you though. Happy Birthday to my brother- I love you so much. I will never think of you as gone, because you are always in my mind and heart. And one day I will see you again, and we will have laughs and be happy.

Carol LeClair

May 25, 2009

Dear Jimbo, Thinking of you, missing you. You will always be in my heart. Jan said something today that is so true, she said this isnt our real home, heaven is. I guess I never thought of it like that, but its true. I love you so much, always Carol

jan burks

February 21, 2009

hey jimbo just got me a laptop so i will be writing more. love you and miss you with all my heart. your sister jan

Carol LeClair

December 25, 2008

Dear Brother,
Its Christmas day, and how could I go thru this day without saying I love and miss you. Merry Christmas Jimbo, even if you arent here, we have your 2008 ornament on our tree and will every year thereafter. Its mean alot to us to buy you an ornament every year. Like Lyndsay said we still miss you very much, but we know you are in a better place. And we know god is taking care of you now. I love you.

Always, Your sis

Lyndsay LeClair

December 24, 2008

Hey Uncle Jimbo, it's been awhile since I last wrote on here and I was thinking about you so I figured I would today. Wow, I can't believe it's already Christmas of 2008. The time is going by so fast! You've been gone for 4 years now and it hasn't been the same without you. I think about you everyday and I wish you were still here. I remember whenever it was Christmas, you used to come to our house and whenever you would open your presents, if it was clothes, you would try them on right away and wear them for the rest of the day just to show how much you appriciated them. That meant so much to everyone. I miss you so much and I wish you were still here with us, but I know you are in a better place. I love you.

Love,
Lyndsay.

Carol LeClair

November 26, 2008

Dear Jimbo

Another Thanksgiving is approaching and I wish so much you were here. I remember how you loved coming over to eat- I wish so much you could be here now. You will be with us in spirit. We think of you everyday brother, and we love you so much.

Carol LeClair

September 8, 2008

Dear brother,

Just checking in, to let you know Im thinking about you. Please keep us in your prayers. And watch over us. We love you so much. Always Carol

Carol LeClair

August 24, 2008

Dear Jimbo,

Today is your birthday, 53, I can hardly believe it. I wish so much you were here to celebrate with us. You were in our thoughts today as always, I love you so very much.
Always, your sister

Carol

CAROL LECLAIR

August 6, 2008

Dear Jimbo,

I can hardly believe its almost 3 yrs next month, and your birthday this month. You are always thought of in our hearts, and will always be. You are still very much a part of our lives, your family love you so much. Always,

Carol

Carol LeClair

June 11, 2008

Dear Brother,

Today is my birthday and I wish you were here so much. I know you are watching me from above, and that gets me thru the days. I love you so much, always and forever.

Your sis- Carol

LAS

June 11, 2008

Hi Jimbo,

I am sorry it has taken me so long to write. I have been thinking about you and your family. I hope all is well, and that you are watching over them.

Carol LeClair

May 9, 2008

Dear Jimbo, Thinking of you, wishing you were here, do you realize what kind of person you were? You were the best. You have alot of friends here still missing you, and the ones who dont arent worth mentioning. Your family love you so much and we always will. You are very much alive in our hearts. And always will be.

Carol LeClair

March 29, 2008

Dear Jimbo,

Its me again, checking in, wanting to tell you that I love you so much. I hope that you realize how much you are missed not just by me, but all of us. Forever,

Your family

The Lipscomb Brothers

March 29, 2008

Family Photo

March 29, 2008

Uncle Jimbo and Lyndsay

March 29, 2008

Lyndsay and her Uncles

March 29, 2008

Jan's Wedding Day- Mom, Jimbo and Rick

March 29, 2008

Carol LeClair

March 23, 2008

Dear Jimbo,
Thinking of you on Easter, wishing you were here. We had a real scare with Rick a couple weeks ago, I was really worried about him. I know you were watching down on him, and gave him a second chance, or better yet put in a good word with the man above.

We love you so much, always Carol

Old House 1105 Kinley

March 3, 2008

Carol LeClair

March 3, 2008

Dear Jimbo,

Me again, thinking about you. Wishing you were here so I could talk to you. Our family isnt doing that great right now, and we need your love and support to get us thru, can you please send some prayers our way. Or put in a good word for us down here. I know you watch over us, and keep us safe. I love you so much.
Always
Carol

Carol LeClair

February 22, 2008

Dear Brother,
Thinking about you today, wishing you were here. I had a dream about you and it seemed so real. I hate so much that I lost you- I really do. Its just not right. I hope and pray that I see you again because I have so much to tell you. I need your shoulder to lean on. Please watch over me and keep us safe. I love you. Carol

Carol LeClair

February 5, 2008

Dear Jimbo

When I pull up this website I can hardly believe your name is here. Its like yesterday losing you. It just doesnt feel right without you, I wish for one more day with you to tell you I love you. You are my world and I will always have you in my heart. Always, forever, Carol

Carol LeClair

January 30, 2008

Dear Brother,

Life is so hard, and it is so much harder without you. I miss you everyday. And I wish you were here. You will always be in our hearts and there will never be a day that we dont celebrate your life here on earth. Keep watching over us Jimbo, I know you are. We love you so much. Always Carol

Frank Duplechain

January 26, 2008

Hi Jimbo,

Just wanted to let you know that you're missed and not forgotten in Oak Forest. We're always talking about you and sharing all the wonderful memories. You have touched so many lives in a positive way. I really miss talking and spending time with you.

Carol LeClair

January 19, 2008

Hey Brother, its me checking in on you. Here we are another year, it seems like yesterday you left us. I love and miss you everyday, I know you are with us, taking care of us from up there, keeping us safe. I know you are thinking about us like we are you. Tell dad hi for me. I love you both, always Carol

Carol LeClair

December 26, 2007

Dear Jimbo, Sorry I didnt write earlier, Ive been crazy taking care of family and working. It wasnt christmas without you, in fact I feel bad even having it without you here, you were missed dearly, we love you so much and we hope you were looking in on us, keeping everyone safe. I miss you so much.
Always , your sis Carol

Lyndsay L

December 24, 2007

Merry Christmas Eve Uncle Jimbo!
I miss you so much!
and I know that you are looking down on all of us.
We will always remember you.

I love you so so much !

Lyndsay.<3

JAN BURKS

November 26, 2007

Hey Jimbo, wish you were here you would have loved Thanksgiving. It was dedicated to you, I had a good friend come over that has a band and he played for us in memory of you.I know how you loved your music.Plese keep mom,carol,lyndsay,ronnie and lynn safe.We all miss you and daddy very much.I will write you again real soon.Tell daddy that i love him and that he is one of a kind.If you can show me a sign so i will know ya"ll are looking down on us.Take care Your loving sister Jan

November 21, 2007

Hey brother, tomorrow is Thankgiving and it is dedicated to you. I have a friend coming over and he is going to sing in memory of you cause we all know how much you love your music.I know you are going to be looking down and listening. love you and miss you... your loving sister, JAN

Carol LeClair

November 18, 2007

Dear Jimbo

Its that time of year again, and its not right without you. Mom's making her famous dressing, I know you would love some of that. Wish you were here, we will be thinking about you though, you are only a thought away from our hearts. You are gone yet not forgotten. I love you always and forever, Carol

JAN BURKS

November 6, 2007

hey Jimbo, just thinking about you like i always do every day. I LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH. your sister and bestfriend. JAN

Carol LeClair

September 22, 2007

Dear Jimbo
Just thinking of you, wanting to say hi and that I love you. Thanks for the signs, they keep us going.

Always , Carol

jan burks

September 16, 2007

hey jimbo it"s jan again you are so missed by every one mother needs your blessings again. take care of her cause i know that your our angel and when we need you your always there looking out for us. tell daddy i love him. i will write again soon, love you brother you will always be with me jan

jan burks

September 14, 2007

hey brother, its been 2 years since you have been gone. i think you know how much i love you an miss you. there"s not a day goes by that your your memory is always in my life day in and day out, all day long. i know your in heaven and taking care of daddy and i know he"s happy that your there. tell him i love him and i think of him every day too. i will write you again real soon. your loving sister jan

Lyndsay L

August 24, 2007

Happy Birthday!
I love you!

Carol LeClair

August 24, 2007

Dear Jimbo,

Happy Birthday! Today is the day- 52. I cant believe it has been two years already. You are still very much in our hearts, there is not a day that goes by we dont think of you, or wish you were here. I loved buying you stuff for your birthday, you were always so appreciative of anything you got- you would always try it on right then, couldnt wait to get it home. I will always remember that. I love you so much brother. Tonight we will have a cake in your honor- and we will celebrate your life with Jesus now. You were very much a man of god, and I know you are watching over us now- I wish for one more day with you- just one more. I love you always- carol

Carol LeClair

July 14, 2007

Dear Brother

Time goes by and I still think of you everyday. I love you very much and always will. Keep an eye on Lyndsay for me from up above, she is our sweet little one and needs the looking out for. You know like you did for me. We talk about you just about everyday, something comes up to remind us of you, I tell everyone about our ladder story, something just between you and me, I love you always, Carol

Mary Burks

July 14, 2007

Dear Jimbo
I want you to know how much I miss you, I always will, Im glad your with jesus, I love you. MOM

July 13, 2007

Jimbo hard to believe your an angel now. just find out, and I want to send all my sympathy & love to your mom. Hope she is ok and the rest of your family to. It was real hard after Eddie died, it made crazy, but don't worry i'm better now for the most part. My favorite memory of you is when I would go to ya'll house and I would go through the kitchen to your back room. there you and rick would be smiling away.well just wanted to say hi and tell eddie i love him so.
love,
frances

MARY BURKS

May 3, 2007

DEAR JIMBO
I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH.WE ALL LOVE YOU SO MUCH, IT DOESNT SEEM RIGHT WITHOUT YOU, IT SEEMS LIKE YOU SHOULD WALK UP THE STREET, I KNOW YOURE IN HEAVEN AND IM SO HAPPY ABOUT THAT. I WISH YOU COULD HAVE CAME TO LIVE WITH US IN OUR NEW HOME. I AM SO UNHAPPY WITHOUT YOU. LOVE MOM AND RICK.

Carol LeClair

April 24, 2007

Dear Jimbo,

Although I dont write as often as I should, I think of you everyday. I miss you so much, its just not right without you. I hope that you are putting in some good words with god for me, I cant wait to see you again one day. You are my brother always, when I think of you I think of a special person, a kind person, with a big heart. No one will ever take your place in my life.

I love you- always

Carol LeClair

April 8, 2007

Dear Jimbo,

It's Easter and Im thinking about you- I wish so much you were here. I think about you everyday, theres not a day that goes by that I dont have a memory of you- I know you are watching over me and my family, and I appreciate that. I love you so much- and I miss you so. If only one more day with you, I would give anything. They say things happen for a reason, but I still havent figured out this one. Take care brother, and remember I love you.

Carol LeClair

January 17, 2007

Dear Jimbo

Its already 2007, I can hardly believe it. Theres not a day that goes by that I dont think of you and miss you. You are missed by lots of people- friends, family, we all wish for one more day with you. I hope that you are at peace now, talking with Dad, laughing about old times. Im sorry we havent had a chance to visit- I promise we will come out soon. I love you
Always Carol

Lyndsay LeClair

September 13, 2006

Dear Uncle Jimbo,

I love you so much! I can not believe that it is already a year that you have been gone. I miss you so much but I know that you are safe with God in Heaven! I love you !

Love,

Lyndsay

Lyndsay LeClair

August 24, 2006

Dear Uncle Jimbo,

Happy Birthday! I Love You SOOOOO Much! You meant so much to me and you still do even though you are not here i know that you are in a better place now with Grandpa and God. I hate that you are gone but i know you are happy now. I remember that day that you were gone. I was at school and was in art when i came back to my classroom i got a note to be in the office ASAP i was soooo scared i knew something was wrong. I went to the office and I saw my daddy just staring at me, I said "What's wrong daddy"? And he said I will tell you in the car. He started to kinda cry so i asked him again. He said that you were gone. I almost dropped to floor instead I cried alot. I went to the car where mommy was and i saw her soooo upset, she loves you so much you just don't know. We went to grandma's house and everybody was so upset. A couple of days later we had your wake and when I saw you i really dropped. I had to hold on to daddy or else i would of dropped down to the floor. I miss you soooo much! I wish you were here so bad! I Love You! I still can't believe you are gone but I know you are safe. Like Sarah said please send us a sign to know that you are ok.

I Love You!

Your niece,

Lyndsay

Carol LeClair

August 24, 2006

Dear Jimbo

Happy Birthday to my wonderful, loving, kind, brother- I wish so much you were here. I loved buying you gifts because you appreciated everything you got. You were so excited when you got something namebrand. I can still see your face how it would smile, I miss you so much. We all do. You were a one in a million person. Things arent the same anymore without you. Mom misses you so much- She thinks about you everyday- we all do. I hope that you are looking down on us- and watching over. Im sorry we didnt get a chance to go out today, but we will be there saturday. Lyndsay was in school and I wanted her to be there too.

On a special note, Larry Bowman got saved- he did it. I think he was thinking of you all the way. You made a difference to your friends. They all love and miss you so much. You just didnt realize how much love you did have. And how many lives you touched.

God bless you always jimbo, I love you forever.

Your sister, Carol

Rob LeClair

August 24, 2006

Happy Birthday Bro. We all miss you but we know you're in a better place. Heaven must have one great paint job up there.

sarah leclair

August 23, 2006

Happy Birthday Uncle Jimbo!!! We all love you and miss you so much! Carol and I will never be able to find anyone who paints nearly as good as you. I wish so much we had more time to spend together! My room is beautiful, every morning I wake up to a gorgeous room and I am ever thankful for you making it beautiful! Your beautiful smile will always be cherished. I was watching Road House with grandma the other day and we thought of you because of your stories about Patrick Swayze! Please watch over our family and guide is all on the right path so we may meet with you in Heaven one day. I love you so much Uncle Jimbo, please send us a sign to know you're okay. Until we meet again...

Love Always,

your niece Sarah

Lyndsay LeClair

July 18, 2006

Dear Uncle Jimbo,

I Love you so much! You mean so much to me, mommy, aunt jan, daddy, sarah, grandma, and all of your friends and family! We miss you so much! You were so important! Me and mommy and aunt jan and grandma and everybody think about you everyday! Can you believe today was Sarah's birthday? She turned 19! She says she is old but I don;t think she is, do you? Anyways I know you are safe with God and Grandpa. I want the best for you! I Love You so much! You are the best uncle in the whole wide world! I hate that you are gone but I know that you are in a safer place now with God.

I Love You SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I miss you!

Love Your Niece,

Lyndsay :)

Carol LeClair

July 10, 2006

Dear Jimbo

Well its almost a year soon, I just cant believe it. I miss you every day- I think of you all the time. Its not the same without you- I dont think it will ever be. Holidays just dont feel right without you- I can remember on christmas you would always put your gifts on right away- ie clothes- you loved and appreciated anything you got. We would eat, you would get full and then go home and sleep-I wish for one more day with you- I hope you can see me and know that I love you so much. Always Carol

Carol LeClair

May 17, 2006

Just me again- thinking of you- missing you. I hurt so much- I dont want it to be true that you are gone. The other day at Moms it just didnt seem right that you werent there. Please send me a sign and let me know you are ok. I love you

carol leclair

April 26, 2006

Dear Jimbo,

You dont know how much I wish this wasnt true. I wish so much you were still here with us. I know you were hurting alot and I hope that you are finally at peace with your life. We miss you so much, I think of you everyday, all day long. I wake up every morning looking at your pictures. I still cant believe it. Mom talks about you all the time. She misses her son. She wishes so much you were out here with us. Its just not the same without you. I know you are looking down at us- watching us. I will always treasure your albums, you can rest assure they will stay with me until I die. They are very special to me. I love you.

Always and forever

Carol LeClair

March 20, 2006

Dear Brother,

I was thinking about you, like I do everyday, so I thought I would drop a line or two. I miss you so much, I still cant believe you are gone-I hate it so much. I want to wake up and this be just a horrible dream. But I dont think that is going to happen. I know for sure you are with God, he made sure you were saved before your horrible death, and that is awesome. Say hi to daddy for me, tell him I love him. We are planting a tree in honor of you brother, yes we are putting this in mom's back yard. This will be your tree and will remain there always. You are always in our thoughts and minds, theres not a day that goes by that we dont love or miss you.

Carol LeClair

February 27, 2006

Dear Jimbo

Just thinking about you, missing you tonight. I hate you being gone from our lives, if only one more day. I hope you are at peace now.

I love you always and forever.

Lyndsay LeClair

February 23, 2006

Dear Uncle Jimbo,

I wrote this story in memory of you:

On September 13, 2005 an unexpected passing occured in my family. It was my Uncle Jimbo starting a new life in Heaven. After we found out he was gone we went to my grandmother's house where everyone was crying and upset. A few days later we had his wake and his funeral. Another month later my grandmother moved to Copperfield where she was next to my mom, my dad, my sister, and I. Two or three weeks later my Aunt Jan moved right next to all of us. Now we are all together which is the best for all of us.

I Love You Uncle Jimbo! Be Safe!!! :)

Carol LeClair

February 14, 2006

Dear Jimbo

Its been 5 months now, and it still doesnt seem real. I look at your pictures and I just cant believe it. I wish you were here. I wish we still had our times together. I have my memories and I think of you often. I love you so much. Always Carol

Carol LeClair

January 31, 2006

Dear Jimbo

Its me again. Just thinking about you. Wishing you were here. Spring is near and I miss working around the house with you. You were a one in a million brother. I love you. I hope are at peace now. Love always Carol

Carol LeClair

January 22, 2006

Dear Jimbo

Its me again- Just thinking about you. Wishing you were here. You are so much a big part of our lives, even though you are not with us anymore. We will always keep you in our hearts. I still cant believe you are gone. When I think about it I just wish you were here with us. It feels like yesterday. I will always love you and you will always be in my heart. Please keep a watch on me. Love always Carol

Lyndsay LeClair

January 13, 2006

Dear Uncle Jimbo,

Today is January 13, 2006 and it has been 4 months since you moved on to a better life and i still miss you so much. I wish you a wonderful life with God and Grandpa. I am so glad I got to spend 9 in a half years with you. Those were the best years of my entire life. I will have those memories in my life forever. I hope you are safe in Heaven. We all miss you especially Daddy, Mommy, Sarah,Grandma, Grandpa Roger, Me, and Aunt Jan. We all wish you a wonderful life.

Be Safe!

I love you!!! :)

Love,

Lyndsay (Ba-Be) lol :)

JAN BURKS

January 9, 2006

DEAR JIMBO, I LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH,I WANTED SO MUCH TO HELP YOU OVER COME ALL THE ROAD HUMPS YOU HAD IN YOUR LIFE, BUT I GUESS I WAS NOT FAST ENOUGH. WHEN YOU DIED A PART OF ME DIED TOO! YOU WERE MY SOUL. I CAN REMEMBER GROWING UP AND WE HUNG OUT TOGETHER, THEN ONE DAY YOU WENT YOUR WAY AND I WENT MINE. BUT WE WAS ALWAYS CLOSE. THE DAY YOU DIED WAS THE WORST DAY IN MY LIFE, YOU DID NOT DESERVE THE THINGS LIFE DISHED OUT TO YOU, YOU HAD SUCH A GOOD HEART. I KNOW YOUR WITH THE LORD NOW AND THAT'S WHAT KEEPS ME GOING. I KNOW ALL THE SUFFERING YOU DID ON EARTH, THAT GOD KNEW YOU WERE TIRED AND HE LET YOU COME HOME. MOTHER, CAROL, AND LYNDSAY ALSO MISSES YOU VERY MUCH. THERE SO MUCH I WANT TO TELL YOU, AND I WILL THE NEXT TIME I WRITE YOU. THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW YOU MADE TO HEAVEN,BY SENDING US THE ELEPHANT, I KNOW THAT WAS YOU...YOUR LOVING SISTER, JAN

Carol

January 7, 2006

Dear Jimbo,

Its been over 3 months now and I still miss you so much. Its just not the same without you. Mom has her new home and I know you would have enjoyed it. Its really beautiful. Mom misses you, she thinks of you all the time. We have your pictures all over the house- so you are there too. I hope you are watching us and keeping an eye on Lyndsay for me. I love you so much. I miss you so much. It just breaks my heart to be without you. I had the garage cleaned out and I thought of you the whole time. I will never have another painter- i do all the touching up now, with your brushes. God bless you big brother. Love always your little sis.

Rob

December 27, 2005

Merry Christmas bro. Everyone misses you so much, but I know you're watching from a better place.

Lyndsay LeClair

December 25, 2005

Dear Uncle Jimbo,

It's Christmas and we miss you so much! We will come visit you in your cemitary today and bring you beautiful flowers!

I Love You so much!

Love your niece,

Lyndsay

Carol LeClair

December 24, 2005

Dear Jimbo,

Its christmas eve and I miss you so much. I love you and its just not christmas without you. I will never forget how you loved opening your gifts and putting them on. You were one of a kind and we love you so much. We will visit you tomorrow and bring you something special.Please enjoy your life now with God and be happy. This is what we want for you. Always Carol

Lyndsay LeClair

December 2, 2005

dear uncle jimbo,

i just wanted to say i love you and miss you so much! You were such an important person in a lot of peoples lives. Especially my mom, grandma, me, and aunt jan.

love your niece,

lyndsay

Lyndsay LeClair

November 23, 2005

i love you uncle jimbo.

i hope you are safer now in heaven with Grandpa and safe with God.

i love you and pray for you everyday!

love your niece,

lyndsay

Lyndsay LeClair

November 22, 2005

i love you uncle jimbo,

you weren't only my uncle but me and my moms bestest friends. we love you and very pround of you for being saved before you pasted on.

We love you and miss you

love your niece,

Lyndsay LeClair

Carol LeClair

November 9, 2005

Dear Jimbo,

Its been 2 months and I still miss you so much. I just cant believe you are gone. You were such an important part of our lives. Mom misses you so much. She talks about you all the time. I hope youre content now with your life. You deserve only the best.

I love you always, Carol

Carol LeClair

October 17, 2005

Dear Jimbo; You just didnt know how many friends you really had in your life, You were so special to most everyone who met you. I love and miss you everyday, I miss our times of just hanging out- going to the paint store, going to home depot, I will never have that relationship with anyone again in my life. I love you so much. I just wasnt ready to be without you. I cry when I hear our music, I will treasure your albums forever. You can be sure I will keep them safe. Always and forever, Carol

lyndsay leclair

October 15, 2005

i love you so much uncle jumbo i think about you every day and i cry every time i see paint or a paint brush.

i hope you are so happy i love you so much thank you for everything!!!

love your neice,

lyndsay

Pam Lewandowski

September 16, 2005

Jimbo, you know I don't think I ever saw you without a paintbrush in hand. You were always working and took pride in the job. I am happy to say that is how I remember you. Now when I see a rainbow "painted" in the sky with all those colors - I will remember you. I know your at peace now and will be watching over your nieces and family. Carol, Rob, Lyndsay & Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Cindy Kendrick

September 16, 2005

Jimbo I am glad for the opportunity to have met you recently. You were a kind-hearted loving man who like to help others. Having recently lost my father, I wanted to share a part of a poem i keep with me in rememberance of my Dad...."I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh so happy and so bright!; There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light; All the pain and grief is over; Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever; Safely home in Heaven at last."

Susan Keelin (Smith)

September 16, 2005

Hey Jimbo, I thought I would know just what I wanted to say, it's not so easy now. We had our share of good and bad times. We pretty much grew up side by side, of course I stayed more on Jan's side than yours (ha!) and then we all grew up and apart only bumping into each other here and there but the familar family feelings always remained. Yeah I will miss you, but I know you are in a better place. Besides there will come a day we will all be side by side again. My heart goes out to your family for the loss they are feeling now and for some time to come. To Jan-(BFA), Jerri, Carol and Rick,(the members I was closest to) mere words can not express the sorrow inside me for I have been in this place so many times and there just aren't any words to express the feelings. All I can offer is my love and support. Jimmy, go have a cold one with Johnnie (Hobnob) and please give him, my beloved mom (Jean) and my brother (Ricky) my love. Oh yeah, tell Terry V., I can still hear the hormonica. "Jimbo", Later. Love ya, Susan.

Harry Sluis

September 15, 2005

Jimbo, you were an awesome person. You were one who made everyone his friend. You always made me feel like family and for that, you’re missed and will be never forgotten. I thank Jesus that you were able to come to know Him as your personal friend.

Moreover, for his loved ones, who have also made me feel as one of the family, I hope you know that I love you all. Carol, Ms Burks, Janis, Rick, Ronnie, Lyndsay, Sarah and Lynn please know that I feel your pain and pray God gives you comfort.

14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. ….16For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 1Thessalonians 4

Sarah LeClair

September 15, 2005

Dear Uncle Jimbo, I am forever grateful for the times we were able to spend together. I am honored and forever thankful to be able to call you my uncle! It hurts so much that we didn't get to spend as much time together as we wanted, but the memories I have I will cherish forever. May you rest in the arms of God... Love you always,

Sarah

Karine Arutyunyan

September 15, 2005

Jimbo, I am glad I got the chance to meet you. You were a very kind and sweet man. May god bless you and lift you all up in this time of sorrow. In my prayers always

valerie burk

September 15, 2005

God Bless You! You are remembered by all.

Valerie Latham

Carol LeClair

September 15, 2005

I miss you so much- You were not only my brother but my friend. We had alot of good times together just hanging out. You are a wonderful painter- Youre work is outstanding. Everyone loves you and misses you. You are one of a kind. I will miss you so much, but I hope and pray you are with Daddy now.

Love always, Carol