James “Jay” Leighton Knickerbocker, Jr

July 1, 1962 - September 27, 2015
James “Jay” Leighton Knickerbocker, Jr

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KNICKERBOCKER, James “Jay” Leighton Jr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Jay is survived by his father, James Leighton Knickerbocker Sr. (Kim); mother, Rosa” Rosie” Mae Smith (Richard); daughters, Sherri Rae Staples (Andrew), Lori Beth Knickerbocker; sister, Kim Myers (Doug); nephew, Christopher Myers; and niece, Katie Myers. Services will be private. Online condolences may be shared at www.bucktrout.net


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  • September 29, 2015
    Lisa Waxmunski Carmine says:
    Jay was one of my "crushes" in school. Such a funny , sweet guy that I remember. So sorry for your loss. I know he had his struggles and only hope he is at peace now.

  • September 30, 2015
    Nancy Joyal Lee says:
    Jay and his family were our neighbors for a few years in Yor Terrace. I have many memories playing kickball with him on our stree when we were just children living our innocent lives with no worries accept when the street lights turned on. Jay you will be missed by many may you rest in peace.

  • September 30, 2015
    Anna Grigsby says:
    There are not enough words to express my sadness for your loss. I am so so sorry. When I think of Jay I always remember the joyous youthful years when he and Tony were happy-go-lucky companions and fast friends. Now sadly, we mourn them both. Friends in life--and now friends forever.

  • October 01, 2015
    Terry Wiggins Williams says:
    Sorry for your loss. Some of my best memories are at Blalock Drive and playing in your back yard and home.

  • October 01, 2015
    Terry Wiggins Williams says:
    Sorry for your loss. Some of my best memories as a kid are playing in your back yard and home with Jay and Kim.