Jerry M. Salley, 79, of Port O’Connor, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was born on February 26, 1936 in Greenwood, MS to John M. and Janie Laverne Douglas Salley. He was a 1958 graduate of TCU, where he played football and lettered for three consecutive years. Jerry was a managing general partner of the Vic-Cal Grain Company for many years, a retired farmer and an avid sportsman.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 30 years, Carole Wattles Salley of Port O’Connor; and the family he so loved, his son, Roy J. Salley of Dallas; step-daughters, Tina Mason, Illinois, Karrie Bill of Victoria; step-sons, Anthony Mason of Virginia, Gregory Bill of Arizona, Jeffrey ‘Scott’ Bill of San Antonio; brother, Doug Salley of Mississippi; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Salley was preceded in death by a grandson, Wesley Salley.

Burial was held at on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Port O’Connor Cemetery. Funeral services followed at the First Baptist Church in Port O’Connor.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 410 Jefferson Ave. Port O’Connor, TX 77982 or Warrior’s Week-end, c/o Harrison, Waldrop & Uherek, LLP, P.O. Box 2052, Victoria, TX 77902

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com