Jerry Dale Schlabs, 66, of Orange, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2016, after a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., December 3, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange, Texas. Visitation will be prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on November 24, 1950, Jerry is the son of Louis and Victoria (Frerick) Schlabs. Jerry married Gail Barrios in 1979, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange. He spent his 40+ year career as a certified top grade welder in local industries. Jerry expressed his love by doing for others, through acts of service. He was a man of many talents and could build or fabricate anything. He was an excellent cook and had a magical way with plants and gardening. Upon retirement, he discovered a love for reading, and spent many hours relaxing with a book. He will be missed beyond words.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Louis Schlabs; and his son, Christopher D. Schlabs.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Gail Schlabs; mother, Vickie Schlabs; sons, Jonathan Schlabs and wife Casey of Vidor, and Brian Schlabs of Round Rock; granddaughters, MacKenzie Lea Schlabs, Willow Claire Schlabs, and his siblings, Elaine Fisher, Albert Schlabs, Sue Ricks and Cristy Jacobs, his large extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Orange Public Library, Orange, Texas 77630.
Condolences
Liz Oliva
December 5, 2016
Gail & family-
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your husband/father. May May our precious Lord comfort you in your grief by wrapping His arms around you and holding you tightly. Prayers are being said for your family.
Love -
Lizzie Mazzola Oliva
Chris And Donnie Fowler
December 2, 2016
Papa Jerry my grand daughters were also your grand daughters and they loved you very much thank you for being there in their little lives and being their grandfather I will always talk to them about you to keep your memory alive in their little souls,God give peace and comfort to your wonderful wife and boys during their time of sorrow and grief Amen.
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December 2, 2016
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December 2, 2016
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December 1, 2016
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December 1, 2016
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Sue Ricks
December 1, 2016
No doubt Jerry will be sorely missed by the many lives that touched his own. I had a long conversation with him only a few days before his passing. He had so many wonderful things to say about his beloved wife, Gail and her devotion to her parents, about his new love for reading, about his lifelong love of plants, propagating them and caring for them. He was quite proud of the accomplishments of his two sons. His life was full because he was able to share these things.