Jimmy Eugene Meyer beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and dear friend entered his heavenly home on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Jimmy was born on June 24, 1940, on the family cotton farm in Lubbock, Texas. He was the firstborn child of Edwin and Marguerite Meyer. His childhood was filled with the births of his two sisters Marilyn Lela and Joan Elaine. He worked alongside his father and mother in the cotton fields as well as taking care of the livestock, vegetable gardens and learning to fix just about anything. He graduated from Cooper High School where he was a member of the FFA and basketball team.

Jimmy's family were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Posey, Texas. He was baptized, confirmed, and later married in this home church.  This now Texas Historical Marker held a deep meaning for Jimmy. He made many lifetime friends and continued to visit with them at church when he would return to Lubbock to see about the farm.

After graduating from high school, Jimmy pursued a degree in Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Because money was tight, he worked a variety of jobs to help pay for school. It was at one of these jobs that he would meet the love of his lif e Anna Sue Waldrep in 1962.

Jimmy was working at the Zesto drive-in flipping burgers and making a variety of ice cream treats when Anna and her friends pulled up in her white 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire speedster. Each time they would come to the Zesto, he would give them free cokes and throw bubble gum in the windows of the car. They began to date and were married on February 14, 1964, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. They shared a deep and abiding love for 57 years and 10 months of marriage until Anna's passing on December 16, 2021.

Jimmy and Anna made their first home in Lubbock until Jimmy graduated from Texas Tech with his degree in May 1965. Upon graduation, Jimmy was offered his first job as a mechanical engineer with the Texas Eastern Pipeline Corporation in Shreveport, Louisiana. Much to his surprise the desk job quickly turned into a travelling job. Jimmy worked all over the United States and traveled the world to places like the North Sea, England, Rome, Norway, Japan, South Africa, Peru, and numerous other countries.

While living in Shreveport, their two daughters Angela Denise and Janice Dawn were born. They were members of First Lutheran Church and became lifelong friends with their next door neighbors. In 1973, the family was transferred to Tustin, California which proved to be an adventure and a cherished time in their family life. Jimmy served on the church council and enjoyed hosting family and friends as they visited the sites of Southern California. Family time was spent at the beach, mountains, Disneyland, and supporting the California Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers. Jimmy even won a motorcycle at a fan appreciation night at the Los Angeles Dodgers game.

A transfer to Houston, Texas came in July of 1976. The family joined Kinsmen Lutheran Church where Jimmy served in many roles. Ever the engineer and builder he served on the Grounds and Environment, Building Committee, and church council. Jimmy was part of every building project that happened at church and took great pride in seeing the church grow and thrive. He also served as an usher, lay reader, teller, greeter, welcome center host, and communion assistant. He loved his church family, especially all the pastors who served over the years and the children that he and Anna enjoyed watching grow up.

Jimmy was ever devoted to his two girls and their endeavors. From helping with Daddy and Daughter badges in Girl Scouts, yearbook, Luther league, and most importantly the support of the Westfield High School Marching Band, he was there for his girls. Jimmy was part of the "Mule Team" for the band where he helped get equipment on and off the field and drove the U-Haul truck. He worked in the concession stands at football games to help raise money for the band boosters. He was a band dad and loved the band kids and most especially the band director and his family.

Jimmy continued to work as a manager of construction for 35 years as Texas Eastern was sold out to Panhandle Energy, Pan Energy, and finally Duke Energy. He was a mentor and leader in his field. He served on many professional committees and was often called on as an expert due to his extensive knowledge of the pipeline and gas industry.  He retired from Duke Energy in 2000 but remained close to many of his lifelong friends and colleagues.

In July of 1999, Jimmy and Anna moved to two and a half acres in the High Meadow Ranch community in Magnolia, Texas. Once Jimmy retired, they traveled to destinations like Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, and the Panama Canal. They enjoyed making trips to Lubbock and Shreveport to visit family and friends. Jimmy especially enjoyed tending to their home and the acreage and could be found joyfully riding his John Deere mower with a cowboy hat on for shade and humming a tune.

Jimmy had a variety of hobbies such as collecting and fixing antique clocks and even built a grandfather clock from a kit he found in a catalog. He collected coins from everywhere he traveled. After retirement, he tried his hand at golf but soon settled that he would much rather spend time with friends playing cards or dominos.  He and Anna were the honorary grandparents to many children and they enjoyed spending time at various softball, basketball, and soccer games.

He was dedicated to taking care of his beloved wife and his two girls. He would often help the girls with odd jobs around their homes and was always there for them in times of sickness and celebration,

Jimmy is survived by his two daughters, Angela Denise Meyer and Janice Dawn Meyer of College Station. He is also survived by his sisters Marilyn Walter and husband Melvin and Joan Meyer Kiang and husband Chopin. He is survived by four nieces and three nephews. He will be deeply missed by the many friends from his work, church, and High Meadow Ranch families.

His broad shoulders, logical mind, twinkling eyes, sharp wit, and steadfast friendship will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Klein Memorial Funeral Home 1400 W. Main Street Tomball, Texas 77375

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Kinsmen Lutheran Church 12100 Champions Forest Drive Houston, Texas 77066 with a reception and luncheon immediately following that all are invited to attend. The Celebration of Life will also be live-streamed on the Kinsmen Live YouTube channel. For more information, please visit the Kinsmen website at www.kinsmenlutheran.org

Graveside Services will be at 3 p.m. on Monday at Klein Memorial Park 14711 F.M.1488 Magnolia, Texas 77354 for all who would like to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Kinsmen Lutheran Church 12100 Champions Forest Drive Houston, Texas 77066.