John (Jay) William Bazemore III, 63, a resident of Holiday, FL, died Sunday January 26, 2025 at Advent Health North Pinellas Hospital in Tarpon Springs, FL. He was born in Henderson, NC on December 21, 1961 to the late John William Bazemore Jr. and Billie Jean Lambert (James), who is still living. He is survived by his wife Dena Gombos Bazemore, son John Robert Bazemore, son Matthew Gentry (Andrea), son Joshua Bazemore (Dalton), step-son Paul Dean Howard, and grandson Robert Bazemore. He is also survived by his brother William Larry Bazemore, sister Sangie Gardiner (Robert), and Luwanna Brown.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister Carolyn Howard, and Darlene Gerken.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday January 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Dobies Funeral Home, 701 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon, Springs, FL. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 6:00 pm at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations can be made to Stl. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral Church in Tarpon Springs for the Epiphany Celebration Program. This is something that John loved to get involved with.
Thomas B Dobies Funeral Home - Tarpon Springs Chapel
Thomas B Dobies Funeral Home - Tarpon Springs Chapel
Will Smith
January 28, 2025, 7:53 pm
Sorry for your loss..Jay was a great guy..wonβt be able to attend but we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers πππ
Casey Dick
January 28, 2025, 9:11 pm
I’m so sorry Uncle John…please rest in piece in the heavens above. We will love and miss you.
Melanie Hunt
January 28, 2025, 9:28 pm
I am so sorry for your families loss. Many prayers for strength, comfort and peace.
Dolores Hilton
January 28, 2025, 10:47 pm
You were a great guy John. A good son, caring husband, & loving father & step father.you had a great sense of humor. Sometimes a little on the sick side. But hay we laughed a lot. The important thing is, you enjoyed your life & loved your family & God.
You will be missed πππ
Dolores Hilton
January 28, 2025, 11:23 pm
You were a loving son, husband, father & stepfather. You had a great sense of humor, & loved life. You will be missed John.
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Candi, Cal and Heather
January 29, 2025, 7:40 pm
Lu: We are truly sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way. Love ya.
Cal, Candice and Heather
Ashley Gerken Adams
January 29, 2025, 11:15 pm
Today, we honor my Uncle Jay, a man whose warmth and kindness touched us all. Though I wish I had the chance to know him better, I cherish the stories and memories that highlight his loving spirit. Sorry i can’t there but I love and miss yall!!
Rob Brasfield
January 30, 2025, 3:41 pm
John (Jay) was like a brother to me.. he had an amazing sense of humor and loved to laugh. Be like practical jokes because I played a big one on him. I will miss you my brother. I pray Good is holding you in his arms.