Jimmie "Jim" Leon Feaster

Jimmie (Jim) Leon Feaster was born in a cotton field farm house in Tuttle, Oklahoma on September 7, 1948 to Leon M. Feaster and Laura Eugenia (Jean) Merrell Feaster. He died on June 12, 2024 at Baylor Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas at age 75.

Jim married Virginia Lee Thigpen Feaster on December 12, 1969 in Almeda, Texas. Together, they had four wonderful children. Bonnie Sue Feaster Chapa (Frank), Jenny Lynn Feaster Reavis (Mitchell), Jason Logan Feaster (Alyson) and Laura Lee Feaster Jimenez (James).

He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Lauren Ashleigh Guerra Warren (Jason), Lilywyn (Lily) Claire Feaster, Logan Truett Chapa, Landon Travis Chapa, Colton Mitchell Reavis, Jimmie Logan Feaster, Robbie Ann Feaster and Virginia Azalee (Birdie) Feaster Jimenez, and by sister, Wanda Jean Noles. The next generation of his descendents includes two great grandchildren, Aubreigh Evaire Warren and Jackson Texas Warren.

Jim was an engineering genius. He could fix anything but the crack of dawn. He was an intuitive farmer whose second home was a tractor. Every field had unlimited potential where he could raise tall, fat cattle. He could take his 6,000 square foot plot of black dirt and turn it into a prolific vegetable garden.

To say he was a hard worker is an understatement. He could outwork anybody and often did. He lived the definition of a relentless work ethic. He spent his young adulthood installing overhead doors of every size in Harris and Bell counties. He was not afraid of a 40 foot ladder in a high gale. In addition, he spent a number of years at Mobil Chemical in Temple, Texas in maintenance. His skills were invited into public education where he spent 24 years before retirement at Troy Independent School District. He was a valued and respected advisor and took responsibility for the successful application of his skills to benefit the children and staff across every campus of the school district.

He built his own home. He could see the diagram in his mind and using drafting skills he learned in high school, he put the plans on paper and created a home for his family. He was a woodworker and carpenter that could build anything with precision. He was a skilled electrician. Plumbing was not his friend, but when he built the septic tank for his house, the inspector asked if he was building a hotel. Above and beyond in every detail was his standard.

He was generous with his skills and loved to educate, demonstrate and pass his knowledge on to the next generation’s hands. He fearlessly led by example. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He took every opportunity to share the wonders of God’s universe with his children and grandchildren for decades. Jim was simply an inspiration to those who knew him. So, as you read this, we challenge you to learn a new skill, apply it and use it to benefit the world and generations beyond your own. Make the very most of the day God has given you.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jim Feaster to the Troy High School FFA in Troy, Texas.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery near Kosse, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 6-8:00pm Monday, June 17, 2024 at the funeral home.