Roddy Jack German

Our beloved father, Roddy Jack German, of Lindale, Texas went peacefully to his forever home in heaven on April 3, 2024, at the age of 85. Roddy Jack was born in Waco, Texas on January 15, 1939, to Ollie B. German and Mary Florence (Hood) German, both of whom have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Ann (German) Edgley, and nephew Ricky Joe Palasota. He leaves behind his former wife of over 30 years, Kathryne (German) Greene; four children: Tammy (German) Mayes and husband, John, of Hardin; Patty (German) Curtis and husband, Michael, of Lindale; Keith German and wife, Stephanie, of Chandler; and Heath German and wife, Kim, of Weatherford; eight grandchildren: Miranda Ognosky and husband, Jason; Travis Looney and wife, Ashely; Robert Mayes; Sarah Mayes; Matthew Curtis; Kathryne German; Joshua German; and Alicia German; three greatgrandchildren: Zoelee Looney, Mykah Tucker, and Kutter Looney; and a niece, Regina South and nephew, Robert Palasota. Roddy Jack grew up in both Waco and Milano, Texas. He was a disabled Veteran who served his country well in both the United States Navy aboard the USS Bryce Canyon and the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. He was a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service with his final postal route in Rockdale, TX. Roddy Jack was also an entrepreneur who owned various businesses including a lawn care and landscaping business in Grand Saline, TX for several years prior to finally deciding to retire permanently. Anyone who knew Roddy Jack knew of his love of the Lord, his family, the Dallas Cowboys, and fishing. He coached his sons’ T-ball and little league teams in Cameron, TX. He also worked with his daughter, Patty, to improve her track skills in high school and taught his daughter, Tammy, to play chess which was a favorite pastime of his. On game days, he could be found cheering on his Cowboys whether it be a winning or losing season. If there wasn’t a game on TV, Roddy Jack was probably on the lake fishing until it got too hard for him to go out on his own. Roddy Jack also loved music of all kinds, but especially the music of Jim Reeves, whose songs he would cover quite often as part of the Milano Jamboree back in the early to mid-seventies. He also wrote songs and poems from time to time. In his retirement years, he enjoyed traveling, photography, playing chess online, watching old westerns, especially John Wayne movies, and fishing. Roddy Jack also loved sitting on his porch with his companion, a German Shepherd named Fritz. The two of them spent many hours on that porch keeping each other company and watching the sun set. Roddy Jack also cherished the times he was able to spend with his children, grand-children, and great grand-children whenever they were able to visit. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Liberty Community Cemetery located at 4856 FM 1342, Cameron, TX. A meal and visitation is planned prior to the service at the Liberty Community Church from 12:30-2:00 with the service beginning at 2:00 led by Rev. Gary Westbrook. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Curtis, Travis Looney, Robert Mayes, Joshua German, and Robert Palasota. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to a fund that has been set up to care for Roddy Jack’s dog, Fritz, which will be managed by Keith German via Venmo: @Fritz-German-82 (last 4 - 9070), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Liberty Community Cemetery, or your favorite charity in Roddy Jack’s memory. If preferred, flowers and condolences can be sent to the family via Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home at 206 W South St., Lindale, TX. 75771.

Roddy Jack German

January 15, 1939 - April 3, 2024