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Klein Funeral Home - Champions obituary
16131 Champion Forest Dr.
Klein, Texas 77379
(281) 320-2674

Andrew B. Jarnagin
July 1, 1925 - June 7, 2018

Andrew Buchanan (Buck) Jarnagin went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday June 7, 2018. He was born July 1, 1925 in Winnfield, Louisiana to A B Jarnagin and Bertha Scott Jarnagin. His early years were spent in Rochelle, La. and he graduated from Winnfield Louisiana High School. He was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life. Continuing his education at Texas A &M; class of 1946. His college was interrupted by the draft and he served our country in the army corp of engineers for three years. It was WWII and he was proud to serve our country until the day he died. He finished his Mechanical Engineering degree to begin his career and made his way to Texas Eastern Gas Pipeline Company where he worked for 36 years moving up to superintendent of Compressor stations. After working for Texas Eastern for ten years, Buck met the love of his life and married Linda Eden Thomas in 1960. They began their life in Shreveport, Louisiana and were blessed with their first son on November 25, 1964; Andrew Buchanan Jarnagin III (Trey). During their 17 years in Shreveport, Buck enjoyed his farm in Ringgold, Louisiana and it was a great joy to him to raise cattle on what had been his grandparents farm. He worked this land until being transferred to Houston in 1978. What would he do next? Pursue golf! In 1986 Buck retired from Texas Eastern and began his 32 years of retirement. He never looked back but was continually looking for new endeavors. He played golf until he was 90; he became a master craftsman building much of the furniture in his home. He had a huge garden in more than one place over the years. He grew Black Berries and made Black Berry jelly and wild grape jelly which he loved to give away. He took care of his yard. For many years after retirement, he owned a business with his partner and friend J B Baker.

In later years Buck was surprised to learn of a daughter from many years ago and was able to enjoy a lovely relationship with her that continues today.

Buck gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ in the Years that he lived in Shreveport Louisiana and served the Lord in several capacities over the years in Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston Texas. He worked in the EE program and was blessed to see many people accept Jesus as their savior. He trusted in the Lord always.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Christopher Michael Jarnagin and Scott Thomas Jarnagin.


Service Schedule

Visitation
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Monday, June 11, 2018
Klein Funeral Home
16131 Champion Forest Drive Spring, TX 77379
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Funeral Service
11:00 AM ,Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Champion Forest Baptist Church
15555 Stuebner-Airline Road Houston, Texas 77069
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Burial
11:00 AM ,Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Providence Cemetery
Ringgold, LA