Jerry Lynn Weir

Jerry Lynn Weir, 71, of Flatonia, died March 26, 2016, with his family at his bedside. Jerry was born April 21, 1944 in Gatesville, Texas, the son of Albert Cecil and Evelyn (Featherston) Weir. He graduated from Flatonia High School in 1963. After graduation he moved to Austin, Texas, were he met his future wife, Carolyn Pelech. Jerry and Carolyn married on December 8, 1967 in McDade, Texas. In 1977, they moved to Flatonia, Texas to raise their family. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn; Daughters Kim Mraz (Greg) and Darla Pilat (Steven) both of Shiner, Texas, and Heather Weir of Flatonia, Texas; four grandchildren, four brothers, five sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Jerry Weir Scholarship Fund, c/o Flatonia ISD, PO Box 189, Flatonia, Texas 78941, Flatonia Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 305, Flatonia, Texas 78941 or the donor’s choice. Visitation was Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Flatonia. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., March 31, 2016 at Flatonia Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Rowell officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Mausoleum in Flatonia.