for 40 years and then worked for Plant Service with Leander ISD.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Kevin Harkey and Barry Keith Harkey; one brother, Cecil Glenn Harkey; and his parents, Cleo and Elvin Harkey. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Harkey of Taylor, Texas; son, Scott Harkey (Chrystal) of San Saba, Texas; daughters, Kimberley Lucas (Steve) of Granger, Texas, and Shannon Eller (Flann) of Powell, Wyoming. Jerry was the grandpa of 11 grandchildren: Heather, Justin, Taylor, Joshua, Ashley, Kalea, Alyssa, Tanner, Tessa, Everest and Cora; and greatgrandpa to Kasen, Kohen, Kylee, Kailyn, Deyen, Haven, Bronsyn, Maverick, and Blakelee. He also leaves behind two brothers, Jim and Richard Harkey, and a host of nieces and nephews and friends.
His celebration of life will be on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Bertram, Texas.
Jerry L. Harkey was born April 15, 1936 in Harkeyville, Texas, and was the second son of Cleo and Elvin Harkey. He accepted Christ as Savior at the age of nine years and was baptized in the San Saba River as a member of Algerita Baptist Church. He married the 'love of his life and best friend,' Pat, on June 18, 1960. He was ordained as a deacon at Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, in 1967. He worked with Royal Ambassadors for 25 years on a local, associational, and state level. He worked as a building contractor