Percy Johnathan Jeane, 86, of Victoria, passed away May 7, 2018, surrounded by his family. Percy was born September 3, 1931, in Leesville, LA. Vernon, Parish to the late Herbert J. and Eva Lena Walker Jeane.
Percy worked as a plant superintendent for Central Power and Light Co., in Laredo, Eagle Pass and Victoria plants for over 35 years and retired in Victoria in 1988. Following retirement he became a real estate agent for Cornerstone Realty and officially retired after 8 years. Percy was a member of Northside Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He had a strong Christian faith and enjoyed sharing God’s work in every aspect of his life. He served in the Alpine Resort Ministry in Colorado for 14 years and helped establish the first Gideon Camp in Laredo, TX. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and riding 4-wheelers in the mountains of Colorado.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie Elizabeth Williams Jeane; daughters, Janet Price of Oklahoma City, OK, Judy Jaso (Emil) of Tampa, FL, Joy Knox of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Janna Price, Brandon Knox, Courtney Knox, Andrew West, Austin, West, Meredith Jeane, Jillian Jeane; great-grandchildren, Madison West, Alli West, Baylen Knox, Landen Price-Morton, Lennox Price-Morton and Beau Knox.
Percy is preceded in death by his parents; son, John T. Jeane; brothers, Arvol J, Paul T and David H. Jeane and grandchildren, Aaron West, Adam West and Julie Price.
Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from 5-7 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 10 AM at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Williams officiating.
Following a reception, a graveside service will follow at 1 PM at Glendale Cemetery in Goliad, TX.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Knox, Andrew West, Austin West, Carroll Borden, Homer Berger and Jim Leuders.
Memorials may be made to Reservation Regeneration, P.O. Box 219, Fort Thomas, AZ. 85536 or South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210 Beeville, TX. 78104.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
