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Joe Jamail Obituary
1925-2015
Joe Jamail died at his home, asleep on Dec. 23rd, 2015. Joe loved the law, his life, his friends and his family, especially our mother Lee. We shall miss him with a smile.
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for Joe Jamail
Sharon Rhodes
April 23, 2021
My Joe was a good person, never treated me differently was always kind when I was wit Gladys and Joyce. I respected him and admire him
Kevin Henry
April 22, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Hugh Aynesworth
December 20, 2019
I will always miss Joe. The world was a far better place because he was a lively part of it.
HUGH AYNESWORTH
December 27, 2018
Wouldn't you have loved to hear a diatribe from Joe about the situation and condition of American politics today! Another reason to miss this loveable gentleman!
Bill&Monique Mandell
December 24, 2018
Dear Maestro
On this day Dec 23, 2015 we lost our wonderful friend Joe Jamail. Never does a day go bye that we do not think about you. You will be in our hearts and mind forever. Thank you for being our friend and lawyer for 15 yrs. Bill and myself go to Baylor College of Medicine 2x week and think of you when ever we pass. The beautiful Lee and Joe Jamail Bldg.
His pride a joy on the Ranch he represented.
Monique Mandell
November 28, 2017
He loved the Ranch. He represented.
Monique Mandell
September 15, 2017
We sure do miss you and we remembered you fondly. Wish you were still here.
We sure do miss you with all our hearts.
Monique Mandell
September 9, 2017
Happy Times
Monique Mandell
August 22, 2017
Monique Mandell
July 5, 2017
Mark Saban
March 18, 2016
Joe Jamail talked to me about a legal case in the year 2000. He was referred to me by an international friend and the high pressure natural gas pipeline industry. Joe gave me the time of day and he respectfully declined to counsel me any further after a lengthy heartfelt phone conversation.
To the Jamail family, I am sorry.
Monique Mandell
January 3, 2016
Dahr,Randall,Rob.
Words fall short of expressing the sorrow I am feeling. His greatest joy was making others happy. II am sending you a picture of the Texaco knife.
Monique Mandell
January 3, 2016
Dahr,Randall,Rob.
We are sending our condolences. I am sending you a picture of the stadium I gave him.
Monique Mandell
January 3, 2016
Dahr,Randall,Rob.
Our deepest sympathy is with you. I was looking in my pictures. And I found a picture of the Texaco knife and I am sending it. Time flies your father has been our friend for 17 years. We have cherish every time we got to see him and spend time with him. We will miss him every day.
Monique Mandell
January 3, 2016
Dahr,Randall,Rob
My families hearts are with you and your family. I am sending two pics of the stadium. I gave your dad.
January 3, 2016
Dane,Randall,Rob
Someone so special can never be forgotten. Please accept our condolences. I have I closed a picture of when I gave your dad the stadium. My husband and I do miss your father every day.
Dwight Jefferson
December 30, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Jamail family for the sad loss of their father and grandfather.
I first met Joe Jamail at Memorial Stadium as a sophomore football player at the University of Texas; he was visiting Coach Royal. There was no bigger Longhorn fan. A few years later when I began to practice law he was always there whenever I needed advice or a helping hand. After I was appointed to the bench he supported my election with both his name and money. One of my greatest experiences was recognizing Joe and his wonderful wife Leigh for their many contributions to the University of Texas, as the keynote speaker at the Longhorn Football Banquet in Coach Brown's first year as head coach of the Longhorn Football Team.
Joe was a serious lawyer with a heart as big as they come; a true lion of the law. It was an honor knowing him, may he rest in peace, and God bless his family.
Dorothy Sanders Sanders
December 30, 2015
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
Dorothy Sanders
December 30, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Jamail family. What a blessing and inspiration he was to so many people. He was quite a character with the biggest heart, truly kind soul. He will be missed by many. I did not have the privilege of meeting him but spoke with him on the phone several times a few months before he passed. He could not help me but recommended another lawyer. I was so impressed that he actually cared enough to try and help me find someone. I had not had good experiences up to this point. I would have loved to have meet him and had a scotch with him.
December 30, 2015
Dahr,Randall and Rob, so sad to hear about your Dad. I know you will miss him so much. Y'all are in my prayers. Love, Sissy Pletcher Ronan
Sandra O'Connor
December 30, 2015
What a lovely person Mr. Jamail was. In my time of need, he was a lighted path to peace. In spite of the weight he carried in the community, he was a plain speaking human being, unselfish, and caring. The world was a better place with him in it.Heaven has a new angel.
Joe, 1933
December 29, 2015
A great loss to the community and most of all the Jamail family. Cousin Joe was a frequent visitor at my parents Helen and Louie Jamails bag home in his bachelor days, and relished family visits at his parents, my aunt Marie and uncle Joe, home. Last time I saw Joe was at a small family reunion where I bought old family photos that delighted him and prompted stories in his humorous style. At one point photos were being taken, and being taller than Joe I remained seated. He leaned over, grabbed my hand and said "stand tall." That was Joe.
Thoughts and prayers to the family
Deborah Jamail
New Braunfels Tx
December 29, 2015
Dahr r,Randall,Rob,
Our heart condolences your father was an outstanding man and its seems that he has left us too soon. Life doesn't seem fair some times and this is one of those moments.We will always miss you JJ.
Bill&Monique Mandell
Diana Kelso
December 29, 2015
Dear Dahr, Randall and Rob -
Your dad deeply loved each of you individually, and most of all he loved your sweet and kind mother. He was first and foremost devoted to his family. I also knew him to be a trustworthy friend to his friends and associates. With due respect to his legal prowess, truly iron sharpens iron.
Love to you all at this sad time.
Diana Kelso
Larry Gurka
December 29, 2015
Jamail Family,
My sympathy to each of you. Joe was larger than life. A true Texan at heart. His legacy ranks amongst the GREATEST men of Texas!
December 29, 2015
In July 2007, My husband Bill and myself came to the Maestro's office to sign a contract to represent us in a DOT E.D. Issue on our Cypress Ranch Property. We all met with Mr. Dixon Montague of V.E. To go over this. It was rather Large - eoAc taking along a mile of our property fronting U.S. 290. Bill told your father that he was going to have open heart surgery at Texas Heart inst. in Sept.to replace an Aortic Valve and that Dr. David Ott was to do it. Your dad said "David is a good friend of mine, and I will call him to take good care of my special client." He did this and David said, "Joe, Bill will do fine and I'll keep you posted. And he did just that. This shows how great Joe Jamail was to take time off to call and follow up on his client. For this, we will always be grateful and thankful.
Dahl,Randall, Rob
Please accept our heart felt sympathy on the passing of your father. I want to express I will be eternally grateful to your father for everything he has done for me. All I can say this is a really sad day, and a great loss on the passing of your father. May your father rest in peace. We will never forget you J.J. I have been told Mr. Jamail some times swears. But I can honestly say. I never saw that happen in my presence. I will miss you J.J.
SHARON CLAYTON RHODES
December 29, 2015
Mr. Joe was a friend to my family. He will be truly missed. He will now be with the woman he loved and see Gladys and my Nana Joyce. I thank God for introducing me to Mr. Joe. To Rob, Doyle and Randal. continue to be strong like your father.
December 29, 2015
In July 2007, My husband Bill and myself came to the Maestro's office to sign a contract to represent us in DOTED. Issue on our Cypress ranch property. We all met with Dixon Montague of V.E. To go over this. It was rather Large 30Ac taking along a mile of our property fronting U.S. 0. Bill told your father that he was going to have open heart surgery at Texas Heart Inst. Sept. To replace an Aortic Valve and that Dr. David Ott was to do it. Your father said "David is a good friend of mine, and I will call him to take good care of my special client. "He did this and David said David "Joe, Bill will do fine and I'll keep you posted." And he did just that this shows How Great Joe Jamail was: take time off to call and follow up on his client.For this, we will always be greatful and thankful.
Dahr,Randall,Rob,
Please accept our heart felt sympathy on the passing of your father. I will be eternally grateful to your father for everything he has done for me. All I can say this is really sad day, and a great loss on the passing of your father. May your father rest in peace. We will never forget you. J.J. I have been told that Mr. Jamail was know to swear. But I can honestly say he never did that. In my presents. I will miss you J.J.
December 29, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Paul Baumgarten
December 28, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Jamail family. Your father was a great Texan and Longhorn. He will be missed.
Jon Blondell
December 27, 2015
It has been a great honor to know Joe and his family.
Jon
Blondell
Gary Moore
December 27, 2015
All my best to Randall and the entire family. So very sorry for your loss.
December 27, 2015
JOE:
Thanks for all you did to help me out while I was at UT
YOU and Coach Royal were important to my life, and I thank you for that
HOOK em Horns
Gary Pearson
UT Letterman
Houston, Texas
David Comeaux
December 27, 2015
From the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where Mr. Jamail first attended college, we extend our deepest sympathy. We are very grateful for having had Mr. Jamail's friendship and support. To his sons and all of his family, may the good memories of him and his life help sustain you during this time of loss.
God Bless,
David Comeaux
Office of Development
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
December 27, 2015
In July 1997 your father represented me in a personal injury vs TXI The day my husband sign the contract he said lets go to the hospital and have Monique sign the papers to. He told my husband let's take my car. We would visit the Maestro around Christmas time. That's when I would give the Maestro gifts with Texas themes.And I was able to surprise him with giving he his favorite candy"Werther" It was a secret between us. On his Oct 19, 1998 on his 78 I was able to surprise him with the stadium. That was when my husband was helping him get it out of the box. Bill be careful your going to break my goal post. Monique just gave it to me and your going to break it. That's when he leaned over and said I am going to have to fight the boys for it they will want to take it from me. But the stadium survived. I understand it is in his trophy case. Along with a clock with a picture of the stadium on it. Along with a Texaco pocket knife, which he carried around for two weeks showing it off, it is in the trophy case. It was fun surprising him with gifts.
We looked forward, to his Christmas calls wishing us Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We still have the one he called last year. He was never to busy to take our calls, If something came up the Maestro would take care of it for us. Every time we would visit.He wildest time for a photo op. When I went to the hospital your father came by the house twice, but I was at the hospital so I missed him. That was so sweet of him. My husband fondly reminisce about time we spent with your father and when your father would call. I guess youe ears were burning we were just talking about you. We think about your father on a daily bases. The last time we saw your father at his office he said As long as we own the ranch and as along as he was alive he would represent us.Then my husband show him picture of our art Chinese collectionAnd ask what I was going to do with it I said I don't know. He said he he wanted to build a museum to put his wife collection and my husband said he would put any of our collection if he wanted . We even told him we would build the museum on 240Ac. 0n 290.But it looks like he didn't get a chance to. Your father will remain in our hearts forever. We will never forget him We will all miss your father he has touched so many people, his loss will be felt by all.
Dahr Randell, Rob
We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of your father.
And would like yo extend our condolences yo you and your family.
December 27, 2015
You father had my husband sign the contract then he said Let's go get Monique signature. Joe said "Bill get in my car but bring the card for the parking." From that moment our friendship grew.
In July 1997 your father represented me in my personal injury a TXI.
We would visit your father around Christmas time that's when I would give the Maestro gifts with Texas themes. And I was able to surprise him with giving him his favorite candy "Werthers," It was a secret between us. On his Oct. 19, 1998 it was his 78 birthday. I was able surprise him with the stadium.that's my husband was helping get it out of the box. "Bill be careful your going to break my goal post. Monique just gave it to me and you are going to break my goal post. He leaned over to me. I going to have to fight the boys to keep it. " But it did survived it is in his trophy case. Along with a clock with the stadium on it.Along with a Texaco pocket knife. Which he cared two weeks in his pocket showing it off. Then it was put in the trophy case. It was fun surprising him with gifts. We looked forward to his Christmas calls Wishing us Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We still have last years on our answering machine. He was never to busy to take our calls. If something came up the Maestro would take care of it for us. Every time we would visit. He would set time for a photo op. When I went to the hospital your father came by the house twice, but I was still at the hospital so I missed him. That was sweet of him. My husband fondly reminisce about time we spent with the maestro. When your father call I guess your ears are burning we were just talking about you. We think about your father on a daily bases. The last time we saw your father at the office he said "As long as you own the ranch and as long as he was alive he would represent us. Then my husband show him a picture of our art/Chinese collection. And he ask me what are you going to do with it. I said we never thought about it. He said For Lee he wanted to build a museum and put her collection in. My husband told him we would donate some items he choose to put in the museum if he wanted. And we even offered to build the museum on the 240Ac on 290. But it looks like he didn't get a chance to. Your father will remain in our hearts forever. We will never forget him. We will all miss your father he has touched so many people his loss will be felt by all.
Dahr,Randell,Rob,
We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of your father. And would like to extend our condolences to you and your family.
Bill&Monique Mandell
December 26, 2015
Prayers for sweet comfort to Jamail Family. Whether family by DNA or by Texas camaraderie, may peace that passes understanding bring tidings of comfort and joy evermore. The Gutenberg Bible is permanently displayed at The University of Texas at Austin. It is written "God is the finisher of faith". So know in Gaius' generosity and Demetrius' good reputation that the JOE JAMAIL trademark of faith, hope and love to ensure purposeful, enduring, visionary education to all will continue. May peace that passes understanding bring overflowing comfort evermore.
Ed Ayres
December 26, 2015
My condolences to the Jamail family and all the Warriors that are his son and grandsons ...
Stephen H
December 26, 2015
I wanted to extend my wishes to Joe's family and friends. He was truly one of a kind and his legacy will live on for as long as the University of Texas exists. Fortunately I never needed his professional services but he was a true Longhorn benefactor and friend to 1000's in and around Houston for his generous deeds that were made without any publicity or fanfare.
He had a humble side to him when it came to helping others which ran counter intuitive to his personality. I met him many times casually in and around Allen Center as he came and went from the parking garage. He led a life many of us can only dream but he lived it honorably with class and distinction. I can only smile and chuckle when I think of Joe.
We will keep his legacy alive and will remember him fondly.
JJ
December 26, 2015
Very sorry for your loss . Isaiah 12 : 2 says ; "God is my salvation and strength . " May he be yours as well .
December 26, 2015
He was a brilliant lawyer, delightful friend/companion, a mentor to many and a benefactor to many more. I will miss his advice and his humor. Condolences to his family.
Hugh Aynesworth
Vicky Jamail
December 26, 2015
I want to extend my condolences to Dahr, Randall, and Rob and their families, to Florence, and to William. Years have passed since we have gathered together to become reacquainted. Nevertheless, your passing emphasizes the bond that we feel as Jamails and family no matter how far away. We have a shared history and you were a shining star in the family, famous,- and a bit infamous. Attorneys, I have met over the years in Washington, D.C., have been astounded that you are my first cousin.
One particular memory of you which was filmed by my father on an old Bell and Howell movie camera is of you carrying me on your shoulders in a rare snowfall in San Antonio. When visiting your parents, I would always ask for you and I was told that: "You were a busy man." And you were, very busy.
May God rest your soul. Your loving cousin, Vicky Ann
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