Gerald “Jerry” Reavis

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Jerry Reavis, age 86, of San Saba, Texas, passed way on May 21, 2020, in Llano, Texas, in the loving arms of his wife, Charlene. Jerry was born on July 1, 1933, in Locker, Texas, in San Saba County to Raymond and Arba (Salsberry) Reavis. Jerry attended San Saba High School and upon graduation joined the United States Navy. When Jerry returned, he attended and graduated from South Eastern Oklahoma with a Bachelor Science. Jerry married Charlene (Broyles) on July 7, 1979, in Bend, Texas. They made their home there and liked being a part of the Bend Community. Jerry worked for several state agencies including the County of San Saba as Treasurer, and San Saba I.S.D. Jerry loved being outside, and he had a special kitty named O’ Bibber. He also liked to pick pecans, garden, and lay rocks. Jerry was always smiling and talking to everybody; he never met a stranger.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Charlene Reavis of San Saba, Texas; two stepchildren: Cindy Day of Brownwood, Texas, and Mark McCoury of Austin, Texas; one brother, Morris H. Reavis of Farmersville, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Reavis; and one sister, Ramona Hempill.

Graveside Services were held on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at Chappel Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. with Thomas Bowden officiating. Blaylock Funeral Home of San Saba, Texas, in charge of arrangements.