Dates
Jerry Tounget, age 78 of San Angelo passed away on August 6, 2021 at his home in San Angelo.
A graveside inurnment service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at the Christoval Cemetery in Christoval, Texas. Chaplain Scott Melton of Hospice of San Angelo will officiate. Arrangements are by Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Jerry was born in Ballinger, TX on April 20, 1943 to Zach and Wade Tounget. He grew up in Christoval and played a little 6 man football at Christoval High. After graduation he worked different jobs for a living but his longest occupation was driving a truck. Jerry lived most his life in west central and west Texas....For fun, Jerry dabbled in Quarter Horse racing at Wilkie Downs in San Angelo, took a few vacation trips, ran a few cows and liked to go camping at Big Bend.
After he retired, life slowed down for Jerry, but he always enjoyed the moment he was living. He always knew what was happening on his street, in his neighborhood, and in town. He was so well informed as to who was doing what to who and why! He was always up to date with the latest news!
Jerry really enjoyed a good conversation and liked to settle into a discussion whether short or long (he preferred long of course). He collected people and conversations, shared his heart and his opinions (oh boy) and you never talked to him without learning about the other important people and things he had gathered and collected since the last time you spoke.... And you knew if a conversation started with "Well, let me ask you this..", it was going to be good or at least interesting!
After a life of truck driving, Jerry was used to an early schedule and one of his favorite things to do was walk down to the corner store in the wee hours. He would get a free cup of coffee, grab a paper (at least until he decided it was worthless and stopped buying it) and chat with the store clerks. It was the best way to start his day he always said.
In addition to being a conversationalist, Jerry had a knack for travel; and for someone who did no driving and no longer owned a vehicle (for years!), he sure made it all over town! As he shared of himself in conversations and made friends, he could depend on his friends and family for a ride, and he never hesitated to ask!
While Jerry may not have communicated his feelings, he deeply appreciated his life and loved moseying through life and always, always loving those conversation and connection he made with those around him.
Jerry is lovingly survived by Survived by his son, Donald Tounget of Midlothian, TX; by his daughter, Rhonda Tounget of San Angelo, TX; his sister Patricia Filip of Carlsbad, TX; his brother Ricky Tounget of San Angelo, TX; his sister-in-law, Charlotte Tounget, his good friend, Butch Kirk; and his nephew, Dennis Filip.
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GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Thursday
August 12, 2021
10:00 AM
Christoval Cemetery
Christoval, TX 76935