Gervis Hartsell Eudaley, 86, passed away in his home in La Grange, Texas at 12:04 p.m. after a battle with prostate cancer.

Gervis was born in Paris, Arkansas on September 17, 1926 to John Calvin Eudaley and Emily Leota Eudaley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, along with his wife, Glenda Eudaley, sister Gladys Wood, brothers, Tommy Eudaley and Paul Eudaley, and son, Steve Eudaley.

Gervis married Glenda Faye Hawkins on March 7, 1951 in Lufkin, Texas. They had three children, Terry Oliver of Sweeny, TX, Toni Eudaley of Houston, TX, and Steven Eudaley of Kerrville, who passed away on August 8, 1999.

He is survived by daughter, Toni Eudaley, daughter Terry Oliver and husband, Larry. He also leaves his brother, Malcolm Eudaley and wife, Evelyn , sister-in-law, Hazel Eudaley, and daughter-in-law, Susan Eudaley. In addition, Gervis leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Rachel Morris and husband, David, Hannah Graniello, Michael Chorost, Ethan Eudaley, Nikki DeWitt, Jamie White, James Oliver and wife, Robin, Aaron Oliver and wife Lindsey, Sarah Roecker and husband, Jason, Laura Chaffin and husband, Bryan, Victoria Oliver and ten great grandchildren with one on the way.

Gervis served in the United States Navy at the end of World War II. He loved our country and was a patriotic man.

Gervis was known as a dedicated and successful businessman as part owner of Key Associates and Process Piping, He also taught in the Pipefitters' Local Union 211 Journeyman Program.

He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of LaGrange. For many years while raising his family, Gervis served as a deacon at West End Baptist Church of Freeport, TX.

Gervis enjoyed his family, friends, farming, cattle, and football.

A service will be held in Gervis' memory at Lakewood Funeral Chapel on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The burial service will follow at the Gulf Prairie Cemetery in Jones Creek, TX. A viewing will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel.

Pallbearers for the service will be Gervis' grandsons, Michael Chorost, Brandon Dewitt, James Oliver, Aaron Oliver, Jason Roecker, and Bryan Chaffin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 N. Jefferson, LaGrange, Texas, 78945, In Loving Memory of Gervis Eudaley.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.freeportlakewoodfuneralhomes.com.

Final arrangements entrusted to the Turner family at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, 979-291-6464.

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