Claude Irvin Jewett Jr.

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Claude Irvin Jewett, Jr was born on July 20, 1946 to Claude Jewett and Betty Jewett. He grew up in Missouri and South Dakota. After graduating high school he followed his first calling to serve the Nation that he loved by joining the U.S. Air Force at his first duty station in Abilene, Texas as an Aerospace Ground Equipment Repairman. He was then promoted to a supervisor because of his skills and dedication and from there to Crew Chief. Later he also served as a Supply Supervisor, Quality Assurance Inspector, and finally a Procurement Officer. After 25 years of dedicated service, including 3 tours in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged after achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. While serving, he met Johnnie Doylene Carter and the two wed. He was able to travel to such places as Iceland, Philippines, Greece, Missouri and the great state of Texas where he spent the remainder of his life until his passing.

After retirement he explored his fascination of photography by opening a studio in Missouri. He often used his children, grandchildren, friends and family members as the center of his art. He entered several of his photos in local fairs and competitions and received recognition and awards. He hung these pictures with pride in his home. After moving from Missouri he relocated his family to Austin where he worked for the University of Texas in the Transportation Department. His love of photography led him to Midland, Texas where he worked for the City of Midland for 15 years in Crime Scene Investigation then Vehicle Services where he was in charge of repairing and maintaining the vital equipment of the first responders such as police cars and ambulances. He acquired and ran Ace’s Pro Shop at the Bowling Alley where he also started the Holy Rollers Bowling League where all benefits went to charity. At the time of his passing he worked at the YMCA driving the children safely to and from their activities. He was a man of many talents and trades with a fantastic knowledge of vehicles and love of art. His advice will be greatly missed as will his quiet wit and unique sense of humor.

Though his work duties were ever changing he remained a constant and faithful servant of the Lord. He had the opportunity to go on 9 mission trips to Israel where he worked at Kaplan Hospital for Friends of Israel. He made many lasting friendships in Israel and felt such love for the land where Jesus walked.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Betty Jewett, his sister Patricia Branham, and wife Johnnie Doylene Jewett. He is survived by his three children Claude I Jewett, III and grandson Brody; his son Matthew and wife Stacy Jewett and grandsons Jack and Raymond; son John Jewett and grandchildren Bailey, Camden, and Aiyden; and 4 step children whom he loved and raised as his own, being Gary Moore and grandson Lee; Sherrie and husband Jim Breckenridge and grandchildren Josh, Jeremy, and Dawnelle; Terrie Moore and grandson Daniel; and Johnnie and husband Mark Denton and granddaughter Skylar; brother Carl and wife Deborah Jewett; sister Carol and husband Dennis Walkenhorst; sister Sheryl and husband Kevin Hannah; and sister Karen and husband Ricky Brown, and his long time love and girlfriend Cindy Bledsoe; plus many nieces, nephews, church family and friends all over the world.

He went by many names, Claude, Clod, Butch, Dad, Paw Paw, and Pops, he will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.

The viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church in Midland. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021 at Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry at 1179 Almonesson Rd. Westville, NJ 08093 or the Midland Animal Shelter.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.