Gerald "Jessie" Brinlee

1947 - 2016

Gerald "Jessie" Brinlee obituary, 1947-2016, Amarillo, TX

Gerald "Jessie" Brinlee

1947 - 2016

BORN

1947

DIED

2016

Gerald Brinlee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 2016.
Gerald "Jessie" Brinlee 68, of Amarillo died Friday, January 29, 2016 in Amarillo.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Friday at Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel Gil Hiltbrunner pastor of Shiloh Fellowship officiating. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home, 2800 S. Osage St.

Jessie was born on November 21, 1947 in Sacramento, CA, to Jessie and Geraldine (Fisher) Brinlee. He was the proud owner of Brinlee Automotive for many years. He was also a devoted family man. His family and friends were the most important things to him. His favorite things in life were done with his grandson and best friend, Bryson. Jessie enjoyed making pancakes every Sunday. He was an avid NASCAR and Dallas Cowboys fan and he loved riding his motorcycles. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife Connie; five sons, Robert, Michael, Jessie, Josh and Levi; three daughters, Nadean, Holly and Nicole; three brothers, Steve, Larry and Conrad; 22 grandchildren, Ashley, Bryson, Cale, Hazelyn, Isabella, Layanna, Ellena, Aliyah, Allison, Judd, Joshua, Josiah, Jazzlyn, Jaqueline, Janell, Jimmy, Jacob, Anthony, Gabriel, Angelina, Aliyah and Rudy Jr.; three Great-grandchildren, Xavier, Abbygale and Aniyah.

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May 31, 2016

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February 4, 2016

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February 3, 2016

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May 31, 2016

My condolences to the Brinlee family, for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, Ps.83 : 18, Comfort you and yours during your time of mourning.

Krystal Jones

February 4, 2016

Jessie, you was always a joy to talk to and always spoke words of encouragement to me. You'll be greatly missed, calling/going over to Brinlees Automotive will never be the same again.

Kimberly Mcclure

February 3, 2016

Jessie was such an awesome friend, a great man and a hard worker who loved his family so much. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will be so very missed by everyone who knew him.

Jack Herbert

February 3, 2016

Jesse, you will be missed.I have known you for more than a year delivering parts to your business.I always looked forward to seeing you and conversing with you.... you made my day more tolerable with your wit and kindness.

Vaughn and Mary Chamberlain

February 3, 2016

Jessie was a wonderful man. So full of love for his family and friends. He will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to his family.

Israel Lopez

February 2, 2016

Jesse was a great man and good friend. Prayers for the family, he will be deeply missed.

Daphne Gann

February 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss! Jesse was a great man and will be missed!

Troy & Tina Watley

February 2, 2016

Our hearts are heavy at the loss of a wonderful man. Thoughts and prayers go out to Connie and the family.

John & Cindy Peters

February 1, 2016

We are very sorry to hear this. Jessie has been a friend of our family for many years. Our prayers go out to his family v

Bubba & Lisa

February 1, 2016

Jessie will be in our hearts always..the memories, the laughs and his stubborn self. We will always love you and smile when you are spoken of.

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