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Jay Barrymore — A Brother in Spirit
Jay Barrymore — A Brother in Spirit
Jay and I go way back. We’ve weathered plenty of ups and downs together — financially, emotionally, and everything in between. Our relationship has always felt more like brothers than friends, and like any brotherhood, we’ve had our share of disagreements. There were times we didn’t speak for years. But through it all, we’ve built a foundation of shared experiences and lasting memories.
Years ago, Jay ran two websites — one showcasing a photo tour of Las Vegas, and another capturing the spirit of Southern Louisiana. Life shifted, and he eventually lost interest in both projects. He still maintains a personal site at www.jaybarrymore.com, a quiet corner of the web that reflects his journey.
After retiring from a long career with the State of New Mexico, Jay moved from Albuquerque to Laughlin, and eventually settled in Bullhead City, Arizona. He retired at 62 with a solid income and planned to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Unfortunately, those plans were disrupted by kidney failure and a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease — not the retirement anyone hopes for.
Still, I hold out hope. As of July 2025, there was talk of breakthroughs in kidney regeneration. If science catches up, maybe Jay’s path will get a little smoother. He shares a beautiful home with his son Vernon and daughter Robyn, and I know they’re a source of strength and comfort.
Jay’s been a big part of my life — through the good, the bad, and everything in between. And no matter what the future holds, I’m grateful for the bond we’ve built.
Here's Jay sharing the photo spotlight with his daughter, Robyn in front of the Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas, Nevada on October, 2010.
Jay at my ex-wife, Kathy's burial in Searchlight, Nevada on October 30, 2010. May she rest in peace.
Jay, his daughter Chauntel, and granddaughter Hannah at the London venue of "Wicked." Photo taken Friday, Sept 7, 2018 while travelling in the UK. They also got to see "Wicked" in New York City thirteen days later during the same trip. From Jay's Facebook page.
Here is a photo of Jay (he's the short old guy) beside his son, Ian taken in 2019 and posted on Facebook. Well, Jay isn't that short, but he looks like alongside his son!!!
Here is a photo of Ian and Robyn taken late November, 2022 and posted on Facebook.
To the left (on a regular computer screen) is a picture of Jay's dog Dodger and above a photo of Jay and one of his compatriots that appeared on Facebook late 2022.
Here are Jay and Robyn sitting in front of the museum of Roy's Motel and Cafe in Amboy, California on my trip.
If you're ever going along US Hwy 66, make sure to stop at Roy's Motel and Cafe in Amboy, California. Great group of folks there, albiet the gas prices were a bit on the steep side on May 22, 2024.
Below, I'm thinking this Lincoln car will probably not run again.
We had fun posing in front of the 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV. It's a car I don't believe will ever be on the road again, but you never know...some restorers may find that this car is a diamond in the rough. Really rough.
We were in Hemet, California and decided to stop in to Ruby Tuesday's and have dinner. That's one big stack of onion rings there, Robyn. Jay and I were there to help her eat them. Delicious!!!
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