Memories of Jay Combs

In memory of

Jay Combs

Los Angeles, CA

April 20, 1980 - June 18, 2023

Apr 20, 1980 - Jun 18, 2023

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Kimberly West

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Kimberly West

We're thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending our love and deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Walter & Kimberly West

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Al Hein

Jay was a good man who will live on in all the hearts and minds of those who cared for him. I'm sorry for your profound loss. He will be missed.

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Heather Niemiec

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Kathleen Mauck

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Emilie Smith

Although our memories of Jay go back more than 20 years, we share your loss. He was always such a warm, loving guy with a flair for fun; always welcome in our home. He will be remembered and missed by the entire Smith family.

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Lisa Burroughs

1998

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Heather Niemiec

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Lisa Burroughs

Prom 1998 Prom 1998 Prom 1998

Lisa Burroughs

1999

Dave Shank

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Doug Merson

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Doug Merson

Great day, for a great cause! Great day, for a great cause! Great day, for a great cause!

Lisa Burroughs

1998

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Doug Merson

Rebecca Ricketts

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Lisa Burroughs

The boys of Shattered ❤️ The boys of Shattered ❤️ The boys of Shattered ❤️

Lisa Burroughs

1996

Heather Niemiec

Doug Merson

Senna Hwang

Jay ❤️ray of light and love

Your love and kindness stays with me forever thank you for being a friend any and every moment

My heart breaks for Remi - best dad ever god bless your family

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Doug Merson

Mike Montague

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bill nicholas

Jay and Derrice- May you and your family find strength and comfort at this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers to you.

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Sara Nicole Rada

Doug Merson

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Derrice Combs

Dear Bill thank you for your kind words and prayers. Our hearts are heavy but we have been supported by friends... Read more Dear Bill thank you for your kind words and prayers. Our hearts are heavy but we have been supported by friends far and wide Dear Bill thank you for your kind words and prayers.... Read more

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Doug Merson

Frederick, MD, USA

I remember when you all moved into Loch Haven, and meeting Jay, Stacey and Heather. He was just a little guy when I graduated high school, and it was many years before I saw him again by chance. I was shopping at a record store, when this young employee walked up and asked if I needed help. I didn't even recognize him! He commented on the bands that I was looking over, and started making suggestions that he thought I would like. He told me that he played drums in a band, and I told him that I sang for a band. He looked at me and said that he knew this, and asked me if I remembered Stacey and Heather Combs? As soon as he said that, I immediately saw Jay Sr in his face, and right away I knew that this was little Jay Combs! From that day we became friends! His band Shattered, and my band Rev9 started playing shows together. After I left Rev9 we stayed in contact. Jay recruited me to help put on a benefit concert for one of his classmates, Ashley, that we called A Day For Ashley. We held the concert at the Walkersville carnival grounds, and the day was a huge success. From this concert, the Ashley Foundation was born. And for several years we both stayed involved with the annual concert put on by the foundation.

Jay had the biggest heart, and an even bigger smile! I was very excited for him when he told me he was moving to California. I knew that he was going to succeed at whatever he put his mind to out there! We stayed in touch through social media over the years. He even sent my kids a copy of a game that Blizzard put out that they really wanted. And they still play it today! I never knew what a Savanah Cat was until Jay sent me a picture of Zeus, aka Mr. Meowgi! The kids and I loved following Zeus's adventures. And they were so excited to watch Zeus and Jay on My Cat From Hell, which we watched several times!

When he told me that he and Lulu were having a baby, I couldn't have been happier for him! I told him that he was going to be a fabulous father! He was so proud of his beautiful family! It breaks my heart to know that he won't be there to watch his son grow up, or that I'll never get another birthday text, or even see his smiling face again. He was truly a fabulous person all around, and he will dearly be missed.

Sending all my love to the Combs family, and to Lulu, Remi & Zeus.

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Dale Mackintosh

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Jennifer Combs

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Heather Niemiec

Thanks Doug for your beautiful words. We are devastated Thanks Doug for your beautiful words. We are devastated Thanks Doug for your beautiful words. We are devastated... Read more

Dave Shank

2002

Adorn rehearsal

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Jennifer Combs

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Dave Shank

I’m so sorry to hear this news. Jay was such a funny and charismatic guy. I really enjoyed writing and playing music with him - he was such a talented drummer. My condolences to his family.

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Doug Merson

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Mario La Porte

Behind the scenes shenannigans at Blizzcon looking for "refreshments"

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Matt Bobke

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Victoria Misslin

Mario La Porte

Holiday party at Disney

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Mario La Porte

Building 7 IT whiteboard

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Matt Bobke

Mario La Porte

Jay to me was more than just a co-worker to me. Jay was someone who made me laugh, gave me insight to my career, and was someone I truly considered a good friend. Jay and I became close having spent 60+ hour weeks inside our small building 7 office. We would talk about life, work, and everything in between. Jay introduced me to my now wife, Cami. Jay, Cami, and I were all really close from working in that building and would go on to spend countless hours in that small office hanging out, laughing, creating memories, and funny doodles (will post picture of our whiteboard that remained in tact for 6 years until I left the company). Every memory I have of you is a good one, and i'll cherish those for as long as my mind is able to. I miss you already, Jay. I love you, buddy.

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Michael Kim

I worked with Jay at Blizzard for a number of years. One of the happiest and kindest people that lit up the room anytime he came in with his skateboard in hand. Definitely will be missed. Condolences to anyone he impacted, especially his family.

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Heather Niemiec

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Sara Nicole Rada

He always had the best eyebrows and head of hair this guy !! xoxo He always had the best eyebrows and head of hair this guy !! xoxo He always had the best eyebrows and head of hair this... Read more