Jerry Fatout

  Jerry Fatout died on Sunday, May 9, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Couts United Methodist Church, in Weatherford and also on Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at Windcrest United Methodist Church, in San Antonio, Texas.  

  Jerry was born August 31, 1934 in El Dorado, Kansas, to Tom and Marie Fatout. His family moved to Odessa, Texas in 1948. Jerry graduated from Odessa High School and joined the U.S. Army and served four years. He married Bobbie Lee Blakney in 1956 and they made Odessa their home until 1978 when they moved to Ozona. He retired from Harrison Interests as the West Texas Field Superintendent in 1999 and moved with his wife to San Antonio where he enjoyed playing golf and spending many hours as a valued servant of Windcrest UMC. His wife, Bobbie, passed away in 2004. He later married Karen Turner, making Weatherford his new home. 

  Jerry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was also a very devoted Christian and a member of Couts UMC. He dedicated his time to serving as carpenter and "go-to" man at his church, AARP Tax Aide volunteer at the Center of Hope, and Habitat for Humanity. He always had a smile on his face and was eager to share his carpentry and multitude of handy-man skills. He will be remembered for his patience, generosity and willingness to help others. 

  Survivors include his wife, Karen Turner Fatout; daughters, Marcy Williams of San Antonio, Leslie Wilson and husband, Tommy of Dublin, Texas, Jill Francis and husband, Delbert Chumley of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Morgan Williams, Adriane Ullman, and Myra Wilson; and five great grandchildren; one brother, Don Fatout and his wife, Leslie of San Marcos; nieces and nephews; and many wonderful friends.

  Jerry's family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders as well as the caring hands of Odyssey Hospice.

  Memorials may be made to Couts UMC, Free to Breathe National Lung Cancer Partnership, or a charity of your choice.