Jerry Wayne Andrews

January 13, 1940 - June 23, 2021

A memorial service for Jerry Andrews, 81, of Giddings, Texas will be held on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at The Venue on Main in Giddings. Jerry Wayne Andrews was born on January 13, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas to Bert and Faye (Lipps) Andrews. He was united in marriage to Janice Louise Wesson on August 9, 1958 at the First Baptist Church in Dimmitt, Texas. To this union, four children were born, Gina, Gerry, Kent, and Brent. Jerry was a true craftsman. He was skilled at wood working, carving, creating miniature tools, jewelry casting and excellent at making origamis. He loved traveling, floating the river and hiking with his wife. Jerry always had a smile and loved playing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jerry passed away unexpectedly the evening of Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in La Grange. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Faye Andrews; his brother, Joe Bert Andrews, and his brother-in-law, Earl Rowan. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janice Andrews of Giddings; his daughter, Gina Reat and husband, Kelly of Giddings; his three sons, Gerry Andrews and wife, Edith of Oklahoma, Kent Andrews, and Brent Andrews and wife, Robbin of Georgia; six grandchildren, Amy Hayes and husband, Michael Box of Austin, Tracy Ayers and husband, Craig of Caldwell, Amanda Reat of Washington DC, Stephen Andrews and wife, Kaleigh of Nevada, C.J. Andrews of Georgia, and Blaine Andrews of Caldwell; six great grandchildren, Lilly Ayers of Caldwell, Luna Hayes of Austin, Lylah Ayers of Caldwell, Leah Ayers of Caldwell, Aiden Andrews of Nevada, and Ava Andrews of Livingston; his sister, Kate Rowan of Slaton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or to a charity of one’s choice.