Birth date: Sep 2, 1954 Death date: Jun 25, 2024
James David Clay, Jr. of Shamrock passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 23 days in Shamrock. Memorial service will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 08, 2024 at Shamrock Cemetery with Johnny Carter, of Read Obituary
Just found out about JDs passing. JD was as good as they come, over the last 20 yrs i have so many great memories of him hunting and fishing. JD was such a good loving soul, the city of Shamrock lost a great man. You will be dearly missed.
I’m not even certain where to begin…James David loved little kids, dogs and the outdoors. I feel I witnessed James David at some of the worst times of his life and also the best times of his life. There were even a few times I feared for my life when we were together. I can hear his laughter about those times as we reminisced, his laughter will always be with me. When I was 10 years old he’d pick me up at my grandmother’s at 5:00 am to go fishing. Come lightning, thunderstorms or heat, we fished until we were sore and worn out. His best years were when he met BJ and they began their life together. Their home was always open to me and my family. The kindness and love he had for Jill, Payton and Paige was obvious. I’ll remember so many things about Jay, his gardens, his roses, his fish fries, his pets and his love. Goodness, he was so good to me and taught me so many things, I’ll forever miss him.
If Sandy Simpson was still here she be sure to tell you how much she would miss him. Earl
James David will be missed, we had lots of memories and good times. Sympathy to the family. James Crow
Clay, remember Big Mouth Cave? ha, ha ha I know you do. My friend I will miss you. Don Isaacs
We have too many memories with James David to mention just one from all the years in school together & all these years since. He was one of a kind & we will miss him. In the last few years of BJ's life Denny would take her doughnuts from Amarillo when we would go to Shamrock & J.D. would send us home with jars of pickles that he had made. Best pickles ever! So glad for the years he & Denny got to hunt & fish together. See you later friend!!
Some of the best memories of my life were the weekend fishing outings I had with Jay, his friends and my sons and the stories that were told before, during and after. Jay had a deep love for God’s outdoors, and a soft heart for those who needed a hand.
I am so very sorry for your loss. May your sweet memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. God Bless.
James David was a good friend and family member. He always supported me and any of my friends on hunting trips. He took me fishing one time and we caught more Large Mouth Bass in one day than I had caught in all my years of fishing. He was the best shooter than I have ever seen. RIP James David!
