October 2nd, 1981 – Jeffery, the interminable joy that your presence brought to the world on that day will forever linger. The reality that you're gone will never dismiss the fact that as long as we live, every year on ‘your’ day we are indebted to celebrate your life and the many footprints you’ve embedded in our hearts. Verity is, you’d request nothing less. We love you.

And Jay, tell Mack, Merril & Siggy to enjoy that Heavenly birthday cake…save us a piece!!

Jay, as you can see as far as emotions lie, things will never change......We 'still', think about you everyday. We 'still' express our love for you each and every day. 
Now, a little over a month later, as we hold the fort below , we know that you're doing the same above.
Our Love is unalterable..................


                                       Obituary


Once upon a time there lived a very loving couple on the island of Grand Bahama in the city of Freeport. One day God decided to bless them with a precious gift. To be exact it was the wee wee hours of the morning around 2:30a.m. October 2nd in the year 1981. What a glorious and joyous day for Jeffery and Marlene Pinder. Marlene gave birth to a beautiful bouncing baby boy. the resembelance of the child was so liken to that of his father they decided to name him Jeffery Andre Jr.

"Jaypooh" as he was affectionately called received his early education at Barr's Kindergarden in West End, under the watchful eyes and instructions of his grandaunt  Inez Barr(deceased). He obtained his primary and secondary education under the most capable directions of the staff at St. Paul's Methodist College in Freeport, Grand Bahama, where he graduated in the year 1999. After graduating Jaypooh thought he would relax a while before going off to college

In January 2000 he decided it was time to pursue a higher degree of learning and travelled to Nassau where he was enrolled at the College of the Bahamas. He spent two years studying Electrical Engineering. Jaypooh came home in March 2002, he was employed with the Freeport Container Port in the capacity of a straddle Operator where he worked until this misfortune.                               

Jaypooh grew into a very handsome young man, he was respectful, mannerly, humble, affectionate, intelligent and full of life. He was loved by everyone he came in contact with. A young man who always wore a smile and always knew how to make you laugh even if you didn't want to. His out look on life was always a possitive one. It is because of these atributes he has gained the friendship of many who consider him not only a friend but a brother.

Jaypooh had many special qualities about him, many of which we would like to see displayed in the lives of other young men and women.

On Wednesday, September 14th, 2005 God decided it was time to take this very special gift he had given, and the words were once again fulfilled, which was written in the book of Job "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away blessed be the name of the Lord". We will

never begin to comprehend this unfortunate happening but we are comforted knowing that the Lord knows best.





                                  A Tribute to my Big Brother


Jaypooh was the best brother I have ever seen in the whole world. He bought me clothes, Jewelry and lots of toys
Jaypooh made sure I went to school and some days he would pick me up from school. I had lots of fun with my big brother Jaypooh. Sometimes we would play catch together and he would watch me play ball. He will always be my big brother. I Love you Jaypooh. Your sister Jyrquel "Quellie"





                              Lover, Friend, Brother.

How can I find the words to merely describe you?
Atrue gentleman, handsome and debonair,
A free spirit, honest, respectful and polite
A pure heart, overflowing with love and good cheer

You had an unparalleled personality
Phenomenal, unique and one of a kind
You dared to be different from the crowd.
Intelligent and wise, with a beautiful mind.

Even though we were hundreds of miles apart
You still showed me just how much you care,
Because whenever I needed a friend to call on
Somehow you had always managed to be there.

Undoubtedly, you were one in a million
With character and style unlike any other,
We were so much more than lovers and friends
We were more like sister and brother.

Then just when your life was brightest
God took you from us, oh so young,
that, I will never ever understand
For your life had barely just begun.

Now that you are no longer here with me
To carry on life without you feels like a crime
Because you have touched my heart in a special way
In an extremely short period of time

If only I could turn back the hands of time
I would have to say "Thank-You-J-Pooh"
For giving us all the chance to know,
A man so noble, giving and true.

I will never get used to loosing you, no matter how hard I try,
For the saddest part of all dear Jay is that I never got to say goodbye.

You were like an angel here on earth
So in peace may your soul eternally rest
My Romeo, Prince and best friend
I love you, but god loves you best.

                 Carissa "Your Juliet"  -gone too soon.







                             Tribute to Jaypooh



From little kids to grown men we have always been friends. so many memories  only of good times we have shared together. You always had my back when I needed you and I always had yours. I remember many nights we would go out and despite the obvious fact that we both were tired, we still would sit in the car and talk for hours until one of us realizes how late it really is, or that the other one has fallen asleep (lol). Boy I'm really gonna miss you telling me you soon come and then an hour later you pull up in the yard, and I still ain"t ready yet. You were full of life and love, and you always had a smile on your face. Even when others were down, you knew how to lift their spirits back up, even if it was with one of your famous stale jokes that everyone just had to laugh at because if they don't laugh, you laughing anyway. And by the way, we really were not laughing at your jokes, it really was the way you laugh that was always so funny. Only good times we had, and so many memories. I'm really gonna miss you buddy.
                                Forever loving ya,
                                         Mon





                Tribute To "Jaypooh"




On this day I pay tribute to you Jeffery so sweet, so loving, so kind, so tender it is articulated "Such an unfortunate happening.." "God knows best... we can't doubt his power..." We can't question his reason it's all in god's will and only he knows why. Why such a heavenly soul? Why? if he is so loving? Why? if he is so devoted? Why? if he's so caring? Why was such a rare gem taken away from us and so soon? Questions linger as the tears continue to fall just seems as if there is no end to it all. Jeffery, for me as reality sets in, I could only hear you say "Shirnae, it's Gods will so it's better off this way" but yet we still hurt, hoping it weren't so, but in the same breath I know it was just your time to go. As we now embark on trying to make it through I hope your heart is still big because you know that we can't do this without you. Every year you would muse on what your birthday would be like but I know that where you are now this year it's going to be real nice.... I'm sure that Angels would enjoy that smile, that spirit and particularly that laugh.... On this I turn every ounce of sorrow and every tear drop of pain over to the lord. For it's only through him we will grieve no more. Jeffery, Mack, Merril, Siggy-continue to warm those thrones..... May you all rest in peace until the rest of us make it on home.
                                        Love Nae.






                        Tribute to "Jay"



No words can express the way I feel..... My heart is filled with grief, having tosay goodbye to my dear friend this way. Knowing Jay, he would not want us to mourn his death, yet celebrate his life!!!! Jaypooh or Jay, as he was affectionately known to his friends and family, will be truly missed.!!!

I am privileged, and take great comfort in the fact that I have so many memories of him that go as far back as our childhood. We practically grew up together and got closer as the  years passed. He was no ordinary guy... he was shy, yet genuine.... who could forget that FADE with the one braid at the back of his head. So many memories.... the birthday parties, hide -n-go-seek, tag learning how to swim, the track pratices, video games, family gatherings... and I could go on and on.

He was never one to complain, as he took what life handed him and always made the best of any bad situation. He enjoyed life to the fullest, especially with his close friends and family.

My fondest memory of J ay, and one that I will cherish, was of the 2001-2002 Christmas and New Year, when I came home from school for the break... we were closer then... than EVER before... that year, celebrating and bringing in the New Year with all of his friends.

It would be 'a dream come true' to hear that laugh or see his smile again... to be able to hang-out just one more time. The things I would 'take' back.

I do not understand why this happened to him ! All I can say is, ( like some-one once told me). "Angels Belong in Heaven" ... and he was too good for earth!!!!

Jay has left an impression on many of us... and for that, he will definitely NEVER be FORGOTTEN !!! He was more than a friend to me !! He was FAMILY!! for that I just want to say... I LOVE YOU and will miss you Jay!!!!

Always in my thoughts, and the thoughts of so many others......
                                              TANECA