John Thomas Hamrick III

HAMRICK John Thomas Hamrick III, better known all his life as Jaye, died June 15, 2009 at the McGraw Center, North East FL, Community Hospice. Jaye was born August 20, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC, however lived most his life in Jacksonville, FL. Jaye was the son of John T. Hamrick Jr., deceased and his mother, Cynthia S. Hamrick who survives; one sister, Leigh H. Murray (Charles) and their family of Waycross, GA; two brothers, Michael Hamrick (Kimberly) and their family, and his younger brother, William Hamrick (Silimona) with whom he and his mother made their home. Billy acted along with his mother as Jaye's caregiver. Also surviving is an aunt and uncle, Dennis and Catherine Womack of Charlottesville, VA; two great-aunts, Mrs. Juanita Campbell and Mr. & Mrs. Jesse (Aunt Eleanor) Powell, all of Winston-Salem, NC. Jaye, born with Down Syndrome, was very proud to be a "special child". He fought every battle given him on this earth and won, however his battle with Alzheimer's Disease he was not meant to win. He lost the battle but won the war as he left this world, taking the hand of his savior whom he knew as "the man called Jesus". "O give thanks unto the Lord for he is good and his mercy shall endureth for ever." Psalms 107:1. Goodbye my love, Mom" Memorial services will be held Saturday June 27th at First Baptist Church of Downtown Jacksonville, Hobson Auditorium, Pastor Paul Murphy officiating. Those desiring are invited to speak. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements under the direction and care of ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com