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1939
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2020
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Jerry Oswalt Obituary
Jerry died Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Lubbock.
Jerry was born October 31st, 1939 to Doyle and Artie Oswalt on a cotton farm, in Lubbock, TX on South College Avenue. The family moved to Abernathy to plant their roots when Jerry was 5 years old. After attending School in Abernathy, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Claudia Shipman upon her graduation in 1959 at the young age of 19. Jerry and Claudia continued to farm, started a family of their own, and raised their three children, Debby, Jeff and Lori in Abernathy. During their 45 years in the community, Jerry served on the Abernathy School Board, the Abernathy Stock Show board/association and the Abernathy Ex-Students Association. He also served as Director for the Panhandle Region of the Plains Federal Land Bank for 27 years.
Jerry & Claudia were faithful servants of the Lord and were very involved in their church. Jerry lead singing at the Abernathy Church of Christ at the age of 12 and continued singing in the Abernathy Community Choir for weddings and funerals. In 2001, Jerry retired from farming and he and Claudia moved to Lubbock in 2005.
Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Claudia, a daughter, Lori Oswalt Wilson, a brother, Joe Oswalt, and a sister in law, Jerry Dell Oswalt.
Jerry is survived by daughter Debby Tullis and husband Rodney of Lubbock, son Jeff Oswalt and wife Angie of Lubbock, and a sister Sherley Foster and husband Ken of Belton, TX. He is also survived by nine grandchildren Phillip Wilson, Jenni Neffendorf, Ross Tullis, Jeremy Oswalt, Meredith Vitek, Rusty Tullis, Taylor Oswalt, Walt Oswalt, Meg Green and 14 great grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be sent to an organization of your choice
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Jose Hernandez
October 25, 2020
I met Mr. Jerry Oswalt two years ago when I worked as a caregiver. We had great times learning about each other. I took care of home and he took care of me with his anecdotes, good vibes and a great advise. I will always remeber him since he was a really great person I met in my life and career.
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Oct
22
Calling hours
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop, Inc. - Abernathy411 - 16th Street P. O. Box 599, Abernathy, TX 79311
Oct
23
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10:00 a.m.
Abernathy Church of Christ
TX
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Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop, Inc. - Abernathy411 - 16th Street P. O. Box 599, Abernathy, TX 79311
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