It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our father Jimmy Dale “JD” Clary. For those wishing to pay their respects, visitation will take place on:
Friday, August 9, 2024
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bowers Funeral Home
Teague, Texas,
The family will be present, embracing loved ones and finding solace in shared memories.
A second visitation and funeral services honoring his remarkable life will be held on:
Saturday, August 10, 2024
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Visitation)
2:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Funeral Services)
First Methodist Church
Dew, Texas
Brother Carl Clark will lead us in celebrating the profound legacy Jimmy Dale leaves behind. Following the service, we will lay him to rest at Dew Cemetery—an eternal home for a man who cherished life itself.
Jimmy Dale’s journey on this earth came to a close on Friday, August 2, 2024, at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas, leaving a void that can never be filled. Born in Dew, Texas, on February 29, 1940, he embraced his identity as a leap year baby with pride, marking a life filled with extraordinary stories and adventures. As one of the youngest and most accomplished operators for Sheehan Pipeline, he roamed the vast landscapes of America, driven by a passion for heavy equipment and a thirst for experience. In the early 1970s, he planted roots in Baytown, Texas—a place where he raised his family, worked, and created cherished memories.
Jimmy Dale was a father, a passionate dog enthusiast, and a proud owner of that trusty old John Deere 410 D Backhoe. His enthusiasm for construction was infectious; he found joy in supervising while letting others take the reins. Larger than life, Jimmy Dale was known for his straightforwardness and no-nonsense approach, making him a memorable and impactful presence.
A towering figure in every sense, Jimmy Dale was characterized by his larger-than-life personality and forthrightness. A fighter with a strong will, he embraced life on his own terms, facing challenges with the resilience of a cat with nine lives.
Jimmy Dale is lovingly remembered by his brother Kenneth Clary and wife Dorothy of Bryan/College Station, Texas, brother Olen Clary of Dew, Texas, sister Glenda Simpson of Dew, Texas; his daughter, Jeanna Clary Andros and husband Marc of The Woodlands, Texas; and sons Jaymie Clary and wife Heather of Cove, Texas; Jimmy Clary and wife Jennifer of Highlands, Texas; and Jeffrey Clary and wife Lisa of Mont Belvieu, Texas.
His family continues with the light of his legacy shining through his grandchildren: McCall Reagan and husband Blaine of Magnolia, Texas; McClane Titterington and fiancé Amy Woodward of Austin, Texas; Nick Andros of Washington D.C; Ross Clary and fiancé Grace Sharp of Cove; Texas, Emma Clary and fiancé Bradley Templeton of Dayton, Texas; Zac Clary of Highlands, Texas; Nikki Hotchkiss and husband Thomas of Baytown, Texas; Mer Clary of Highlands, Texas; and Logan, Reagan, and Madeline Clary, all of Mont Belvieu, Texas.
His great-grandchildren—Frankie Reagan, Rhone Reagan, Weston Clary, Warren Clary, Jaxson Hotchkiss, Emery Hotchkiss, and Cole Hotchkiss—are reminders of the vibrant legacy he leaves behind, a testament to a life well-lived, brimming with love, laughter, and cherished moments.
As we gather to honor JD’s memory, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and the indelible mark he leaves on our hearts.
Bowers Funeral Homes of Teague conducted funeral arrangements.
