Jimmie Gardley Obituary

I knew you through whispers, a ghost in my fathers dreams,
But I'll find you in the legacy, the stories this land engraves.
Deep in the soil, where history's blood has stained,
A legacy lives, where our ancestors were chained.

Though years may have passed, and memories may dim,
Your spirit, though unseen, our shared DNA still gleams
Within my own blood, a sacred bond we share,
A granddaughter's yearning.

Miss You.

Hey Dad

Don´t worry about my tears that fall more then not, don´t worry about the pain I feel deep within my heart, don´t worry about my sleepless nights, sometimes I don´t know when the moon ends and the sun starts, every thing is fine
I cry to cleanse my spirit and free my soul, the pain is a friend sometimes I hold, the nights of my mind wondering from stolen sleep is just memories my heart is trying so hard to keep,
Rest knowing I´m better then ok,

Miss you
Geraldine

16 years and many more to come. I miss and love you more than words can explain. You are the reason why I am the man that I have become. I´ll never forget the times spent with you and will forever perch your words to my sons for generations to come.

16 years. God Bless. Miss you Always. To God Be The Glory. Rest In Heaven.

Hey Daddy
Today we´ll say goodbye to Jerome. I´m heartbroken because I can´t be with Lil Jimmy and Patrica. There´s this nasty virus going on and I´ve had it twice. So my kids didn´t want me to travel. I´ve got new grand babies that aren´t even 2 years old. You know I´m not scare of much. The protection of my girls is so important.
Welcome Jerome with loving arms. Let him know how much we love him
Miss you daddy

Daddy
I just wanted you to know that as of today, there are 86 of us! Yes from your children´. There are now a total of 86 people carrying your blood line!
You live on..., I have 6 under me 2 kids 3 granddaughters 1 great granddaughter

Miss you
Love Geri

Hello. You are always on my mind. You said I would truly miss you. I do. So much. I know that you are safe. That is truly a blessing. No one can harm or hurt you. To God Be The Glory.

Miss you all.

Hello Aunt Geri
Hello Father
Hello Patricia
Hello Uncle Vincent

Much love

Andrea Gardley

Missing you

Daddy
Yesterday was Fathers Day, again I felt lost. Its a weird feeling knowing Ill never see you again. Each year I pretend youre in Chicago and Im in Houston and we just havent talked in a while.
Im a great grandmother now, its unreal and wonderful. I talk to LIL Jimmy a lot. Hes my rock even though he doesnt know it.
I wish I could bring you and mom back just for a day so that you could see Im ok.
I love and miss you both.
Tell mom hi and grandma oh and little mama and big mama, and my sisters and brother oh wow the list gos on.
I guess thats why Im always sad.

I wish I knew you

Love you all

missing you

I Miss You Daddy in so many ways... I know that I can look up and talk to you-but if I could just hear your voice or your laugh. I miss you so much-I haven't been a good sister-I have gotten so caught up in my life-in my loss that I have not called my family as needed. I love them so much and they stand for everything I am. Sometimes just thinking about you and Henrietta-I relize how lucky I am and how much God loved me to give me two of the best gifts he could have given me-(along with all of my other brothers and sisters). Thank you (for them all)-because without them I would be nothing, because there loved me and taught me how to be the woman I am today. I miss you but I know that you are with me daily-so I Thank God For This.
For all of my brothers and sisters that read this-I may not say it enough-I LOVE YOU SO MUCH-I AM PROUD THAT GOD BLESSED ME WITH YOU ALL.

6/2008
Looks like we are all going ok.
miss you Dad.

vince

Daddy
Im sure you need a hair cut and believe Henrietta is the only one that can do it the way you like. But Daddy I believe There are some very wonderful barbers there already and Henrietta does not need to join you for saturday hair cuts so send her the strenght to stay here with us for years to come. Miss You
Geraldine

Give 'em a hug, a great big kiss.
Because one day, he will be greatly missed.

My daddy has gone far away from this land,
I miss the precious touch of his loving hands.

I never knew last year was the last day,
I could look at my daddy, hug him, and say:
"I love you, Daddy! Happy Father's Day!"

Don't let one day go by without telling him
how dear he is!
Remember you may not have another year to tell him this!

All I have now is great memories, a heart
full of love and eyes full of tears, and
to remember his love throughout the years.

Now I will have to look up at the stars and
say, "I love you, Daddy! Happy Father's Day!"

Please remember when you pray, to thank your
heavenly father up above.
For your father he gave you with so much love.

"He lived, for Jesus died;
He died, for Jesus Lives."

Hello Dad,

We finally, bought a new Furnace and Air Condition System. Your family watched a movie about your life today. We all miss you so very much Dad.

Hello Daddy, I just needed to write and tell you that I LOVE YOU.....
Daddy today has been hard, I guess more than ever I miss hearing your voice and listening to your advice... But what helps me make it through is remembering your unselfish words of wisdom...
Love You Daddy

Happy Valentine's Daddy...
We Love and Miss You Very Much!!!

Patricia, D.J., Nigel, (BoB) Robert
& Karlonda, Ouida, Momma

Daddy I Hope You Know How Many People Lives You Have Touched...

Aunt Bobbie got a call for a case for you last week, little did they know you had already recieved your wings to go to HEAVEN.... Daddy So many people miss you, so that let's you know,how great your work was & how many people still remember how you've touched their lives...

Febuary 11, 2007

Dear granddaddy we Love you and I hope you do too. And I know you do.
I got all A's and one B on my report card. I am in the third grade at Walter Reed Elementary School.

Daddy I felt you blowing down on me from HEAVEN, Thanks I knew you would not forget....

Love you Patricia

Daddy well we talked about two or three times a week, I guess I am really missing those times now. I really miss lauhing, talking, just hearing your voice. My birthday is comming up and I guess I want be hearing you sing Happy Birthday to me, I know Davita will miss it also. You made everything so wonderful, but Thank God I can remember you through my memories, pictures and videos...But most of all, I will remember that I will always be "Daddy's Little Girl".
Love You Patricia

February 4, 2007

Hello Dad,

We hope the Chicago Bears will win the Superbowl Football game today. Dad, we will have a celebration for you and Superbowl winners. Go Go! Bears

Love

Don & Henrietta

I am always with you,
even when you are not able to feel me in your heart.
I love you always,
I surround you with my protecting love,
even when you occasionally forget me.
I listen to your problems,
if you are sincere and receptive, I give you solutions.
I hear your prayers and answer those which are in the best interest
of everyone in your life including, but not limited to, you.

I am the light and the thoughts in your mind,
I am the sight in your eyes,
I am the life in your body,
I am the feelings you feel in your heart.
I am always at work in your life for your greater good,
although you may not always believe this;
hopefully, your faith in me will grow constant.
you must realize:
"my will is whatever is happening in the present moment".
within this moment you must think and act
with integrity, humility and courage,
you must trust in me,
and surrender your will to mine through acceptance.
if you continue to demonstrate acceptance,
integrity, humility, courage and trust,
you will discover the secret of opening your heart to my love.
the greater your faith in me
the more I am able fill your heart with my love.

it is I, who grants you the serenity to accept
the things you cannot change,
the courage to change the things you can
and the wisdom to know the difference.
eventually you will realize the samplings of love
I bestow on you through others
are purposefully designed to draw you closer to me.
it is only I, who loves you unconditionally,
I am an ever-flowing fountain of love, peace and joy,
I will never disappoint you; I will always be with you.
I mete out to you the exact amount of pain you cause others,
because I want you to be compassionate.
I want you to be able to give love and equally as important,
I want you to be able to receive love.
how else will you learn to love me?
how will you learn to accept my love?
the moment you realize the error of your ways,
the moment you sincerely regret the pain you cause others,
I forgive you; I nourish you with my tender mercies.
remember, I never stop loving you for you are my precious child.

The Broken Chain



We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name,
In life we loved you dearly,in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.



--Author Unknown--

We Miss You Daddy...

I didn't get a chance to say goodbye
To you, to tell you that I loved you, to say
What now must be one long, unbroken cry
Of pain, now that at last you've gone away.
I cannot tell you what a joy it was
To be the one to tend you in your need.
The burden was a gift, for giving does
Not burden one who loves, though loving bleed.
I wish I could have been with you when you,
Perhaps aware, perhaps not, turned towards death
Alone, with no one there to wonder to,
To share your fear, your hand, your one last breath.
I wish, I wish, I wish . . . but it is done,
And now I must surrender what is gone.

Well Daddy today is my day to call you and talk to you. We are fine here, D.J. is so Big and Robert (BOB) is fine. It snowed here yesterday and D.J. was excited. Nigel is doing fine, I know that you are looking down from HEAVEN on us. He is so tall and misses you so much, Daddy he (Nigel) is playing football and they won the State Championship...D.J. is playing basketball now and they are undefeated (yea, imagine 5year olds just running up and down the court trying to shoot the ball and remember what side of the court their basket is on )Smile** I know I can still hear your laugh when talking about the boys. Moma is doing fine, she misses you too; but I'm sure you already knew that. Everyone here is doing fine, Daddy have you seen Ivan ( I miss him so much, It's been a year for him also, its been hard with the two of you away one month a brother, the next my Father... Aunt Mildred is there also, she just left here to be with the Lord also. They just had service for her in Chicago, so now she's in her resting place also. I miss you so much, but I know that you are looking down from HEAVEN. We'll I guess I will talk to you soon. Love You Patricia

January 27, 2007

Hello Dad,

We went to the cemetery to visit you today. Henrietta, Hillary and Jamesetta. We had a celebration for you Dad, at my home. Jimmie and Donald was their too. We miss you so much.

Love

Henrietta

daddy i thank you for life, love,being myself as-is, joyful moments together growing up as a child, be comming an adult, thank you daddy, for everything 12-06, miss you much daddy, family miss you too tx,va,tenn,il,etc. love all, jamesetta ? holla!

But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be a disaster, and their going from us to be their destruction;
but they are at peace.
For though in the sight of others they were punished,
their hope is full of immortality. Having been disciplined a little, they will recieve great good,
because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; like gold in the furnace he tried them,and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them.
Wisdom Of Solomon

I didn't know where to start or how to end.. So through the Bible I found my courage to write...
I miss Daddy so much, but I know that he is in a better place-a place called HEAVEN, a place I look forward to going at my journeys end. I thank God for Daddy's wisdom and knowledge that he gave freely to anyone that would listen and a warning to those who would not. Thank you for letting me write things that I could not say without screaming on today. I miss my Daddy's voice, I always had it to calm my fears, to give me advice, or direction when I was lost. I miss his prayers for me over the phone, when I could not pray for myself.. I miss feeling whole in his arms and feeling PERFECT in a not so perfect world. I miss riding in his car and knowing that I was his biggest fan and he was my biggest HERO. I miss my Father, my friend, my hero, my daddy, my teacher, my doctor, my all and all. All I am now is because of you DAD, I struggled geting here-but I plan to stay grounded and rooted where you planted me (In Good Soil) You watered me daily through your wisdom and knowledge and through that I can live daily knowing that at my journeys end we shall meet again IN HEAVEN... I LOVE YOU DADDY AND THE FAMILY YOU BLESSED ME WITH.....So Not Only Do I Have A Wonderful Dad, But I Have Wonderful Brothers And Sisters Who Also Helped Me Through Their Love And Compassion Get To Where I Am Today.. Thank You Daddy For Our Legacy THAT STARTED FROM YOU.

January 27, 2007

Dear Dad,

We are celebrating your life Mr. James Gardley Sr. today. We will remember you, on January 27, every year.

January 13, 2007

Dear Dad,

I made a mistake on the year of Don's Birthday Party, it was January 13, 2007.

January 15, 2007

Dad,

Don had a Birthday Party, on January 13, 2008. Everyone had a good time. some of your Great Grandchildren looked at a Movie about your life. They learned about you in this movie. Dad, you will always be our Hero.

January 1, 2007

Dear Dad,

Happy New Year, January 1, 2007. Everyone is doing well. We all miss you. During family gathering we talk about all the wonderful times we had together. Dad, Thank You, for the special gift.

Your Daughter

December 31, 2006

Dear Dad,

This is the last day of this year, December 31, 2006. Dad I have experienced a lot of heartache, and sadness during this year. Your family and friends are praying for a Blessed and Healthly New Year, January 1, 2007. Dad, I miss you so much.

Your Daughter

Daddy
I turned 46 on the 25th and its the first Birthday with out you I miss you singing Happy birthday to me over the phone.

Dear Dad, December 25, 2006

This is our first Christmas, without you. We miss you so much Dad.

Love Always

Family & Friends

Hello Dad,

This is the first Thanksgivings without you. Thanks for the precious memories Dad.

Love

Your Daughter

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

July 4, 2006



Dear Dad,



Dad, this is our first July 4, 2006, without. We truly miss all the Wonderful Parties you had your home on this day. Dad thank you, for all the precious memories.

Daddy

I miss knowing that you are only miles away,On this day I want you to speak to my Big Sister and let her know you are at peace in a safe place and her work here is not done . I still cant put on lashes. And with you and Mom gone I really need her here.Please smile down on her and let her know you are ok and to find peace in knowing you are watching her.

Dear Grandpa



You will be remembered for your inspiration, your generosity, and your "you can do whatever you want in this life" attitude. I hope that when my time here is done I can also be remembered for the same things. I will never forget being 12 years old and sitting in your car and you telling me that I could do whatever I wanted in my life, and the only thing I needed was the will to want to do it. From that day forward I truly believed that I could do anything, being inspired by someone who had actually done it.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

JIMMIE GARDLEY BECAUSE OF HOW YOU LIVED ,LOVED AND GAVE..YOUR SPIRIT WILL NEVER DIE. WE THANK GOD FOR YOUAND HOW YOUR LIVE HAS MADE MANY LIFES BETTER. I PRAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND THAT MY LIVE CAN BE LIVED AS FULL AS LONG AND AS LOVING AS YOURS..PEACE MY FATHER REST REST.. I`L SEE YOU SOON AND HEY SAY HELLO TO EVERYONE FOR ME..:)

June 18, 2006



Dear Dad, Grandfather, Greatgrand Father,



Happy Father's Day



We all miss you, so very much. We think about all the wonderful times we shared with you. Thanks for all the memories. Please God take care of our precious loved one real good.



Love Always

Your Family

&

Friends

June 18, 2006



Dear Father



A Special Father's Day

Greeting Comes To You

With Hopes That Your Day

Will Be Very Special

Just Like You.



Happy Father's Day



With Love



Your Daughter Henrietta



I Miss You Dad,so much.

A Birthday Message For My Father



June 4, 2006



Father, You had so many ways of helping,guiding and sharing for that you were admired and appreciated so. For all the love you've given, all your support and caring, you're loved far more than these words could ever show.



Happy Birthday



With Love

Your Daughter

Henrietta G. Henry



I Miss you so much, Dad.

We are having a Birthday Party, in your honor on Sunday, June 4, 2006.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

May you keep him next to you dear heavenly Father and all the prayers from family, friends and loved ones be heard.

In life you merely live on borrowed time.... til the whole family is reunited in heaven ... until then stay strong and live...

My beloved Jimmie, you are forever in my heart and I will always love you. I miss you as the days go by and my heart is heavy. My tears come and go but they are tears of joy and the love that we shared here on earth. Your spirit will forever live in me. I thank you for your love, kindness and understanding. Your legacy shall live on forever. I love you and I miss you dearly.



Yours Always and Forever, Your loving wife, Michelle

Geri, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this sad moment.

Grandaddy you were a true inspiration to my life. You were the type of person that made life enjoying to live and look forward to living day to day while still keeping a smile.

Grandfather, you were a great asset to society. You were always there to help people when times were tough. I did not get the chance to see you often, but I did think about you. I will try my best to continue the Gardley legacy of giving, on the west-coast. Much love and respect.

Thank you for being a wonderful father. I love you, and you will be missed.

Daddy

Ill miss you so much . The though that Ill never hear "MY GIRL GERALDINE" brings tears to my eyes and a heavy shell on my heart ..Michelle Thank you so much for being there with my father loving him taking care of him and being a wonderful wife.I love you

Blessings to the family of Jimie Gardley Sr. We enjoyed his visit to Stevenson Elementary School. He and his daughter, Henrietta Henry, a teacher at Stevenson School, were instrumental in exposing the students to one of the great Negro League players - Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. Many thanks to Jimie Gardley Sr. and his family.

God bless Donald and Henrietta Henry and their family members.

Mr. Jimie Gardley Sr. is in great hands with the Lord. He's probably up in heaven having fun with Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe. His presence and kindness here on earth will always be remembered.

Let me express my sincere sympathy in the passing of Mr Gardley. I have known Gloria and Carolyn Gardley for many years and was once introduce to Mr Gardley. May God be with you always in this time of need.





Sincerely

Joyce McGowan

betty & danielle white

150 n maple st #509

chicago il 60610