It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of . Jimmy was born October 26, 1953, in Long Beach, CA, to parents Dorothy Stefanski Gazic and Paul Thomas Gazic. Jimmy passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, in San Marcos, TX. He was 70 years old.

At sixteen years old, Jimmy became a Merchant Marine, returning to the sea he first fell in love with as a boy sailing by his father's side. He was an intrepid mariner, and in the late 1960's he sailed through war zones during the Vietnam years. Jimmy's life at sea took him to Europe, India, Pakistan, Ukraine, and many other countries a boy growing up in Texas could only dream about. His odysseys as a young sailor resulted in many fascinating, hilarious, and at times downright bizarre stories he regaled his loved ones with for many years. Being the gifted raconteur that he was, Jimmy's words sprang to life. Suddenly, you were there beside him, feeling the mist of seafoam or running the streets of Odesa, UKR, at sunset. It was one of the loveliest cities in the world in Jimmy's eyes. His years at sea were a beloved time in his life and shaped the man he would become.

As a young man back on shore, Jimmy discovered his talent for carpentry and became a skilled designer, mastering woodwork and cabinetry in Detroit, Michigan. Motown was briefly his home, aptly, for his love of music ran deep. He remained in Detroit, where his children were born, for some years before returning to Texas and starting a business remodeling Victorian mansions in the Heights and River Oaks neighborhoods of Houston. Jimmy was known for his precision, dedication, and innovative approach to design and construction. He was a skilled problem solver, if he couldn't find the right tool for the job, he would simply craft one himself.

A wiz with electronics, Jimmy conceived and developed The Electronic Museum in Houston in the early 2000s. A beloved neighborhood establishment, The Electronic Museum showcased awe-inspiring works of electronic art commingling with vintage electronic equipment and interactive displays, all made by his hand. Music poured out of its doors as it hosted local and traveling acts on weekends. It was all heart; it was all Jimmy. His love for art and music was ever- present in his work, he confessed that he could not and would not accept a project if it didn't wholly capture his imagination. A true artist, Jimmy left his mark on this world with his creations, conceived with love, built with skill, and treasured by all.

For the last chapters of his life, Jimmy called San Marcos home. His love of chess colored many occasions and he knew how to make the difficult look easy, bringing the game to the cusp of check, spinning the board, and championing his opponent to the win. His friends were family to him, and Uncle Jimmy, as he was affectionately known, became the folk legend he was always destined to be, teaching a new generation of friends the way of the hammer and the way of the heart.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Paul. He is survived by his daughters, Faith Gazic Davis and Tiffany Gazic, and three grandsons, Luke, Blaise, and St John. Jimmy leaves behind his beloved siblings, Jeanette Whitt, Jackie Gibler, Susie Sandler, and John D. Miller, Jr., as well as numerous cherished nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jimmy's light shines bright within all who knew him and all who loved him. A beacon in this sea of life, he shines on.

A Celebration of Life will be held May 25th, 2024 2070 Lime Kiln Road, San Marcos, TX 78666 Gate opens at 5:00 PM Ceremony to begin at 6:30 pm