Jerry Allen Hyman, 65, of Burnet dies Oct. 2, 2014
Jerry Allen Hyman, 65, passed away Oct. 2, 2014, in Kyle, Texas. He was born Nov. 16, 1948, in Burnet, Texas, to Clarence Henry and Doris Adene Warwick Hyman.
Jerry was a well-known and much-loved radio announcer and newsman in Burnet, College Station and Corpus Christi. He loved acting, won Best Actor in his high school play and performed in two Little Theater Productions in Corpus Christi: “Everyone Loves Opal” and “Born Yesterday.”
Jerry also passionately loved and excelled at painting, photography, theology, politics, genealogy, being on the Gulf Coast beach and around any body of water and everything about electronics and computers.
Upon his return to Burnet in 1976, Jerry became deeply and compassionately interested in health care. He spent the majority of his time, money and energy on being an emergency medical technician, Special Skills and paramedic during those years. A founding member of the North Burnet County EMS, Jerry educated many people on ECA and EMT skills and dutifully served on the CAPCO EMS Board. In his later years, he served as a member of the Dinosaurs of the EMS organization. Jerry undoubtedly saved MANY lives himself and, through his effective teaching, helped save many additional lives through the efforts of his students.
He was a beloved husband of 47 years to Judy; an invaluable influence and wonderful father to twin daughters, Jacquelin and Jennifer; and proud Papa to grandson, Jordan Hawkes, and granddaughter, Alexandria Hyman-Smith.
Jerry lovingly touched many lives and will always remain a special and much-loved and appreciated man in our hearts and memories.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Hyman; brother Davy Hyman; father-in-law, E.H. Moore; mother-in-law, Ella Moore; and son-in-law, Stephen Elmshaeuser.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Hyman; daughter Jacquelin Hyman; granddaughter, Alexandria Hyman-Smith; daughter Jennifer Hawkes and husband Jeff Hawkes; grandson, Jordan Hawkes; mother, Adene Estepp; brother DeWayne Hyman and wife Charlotte Hyman of Denison and Bertram; sister, Doris Lott and husband Rodney of Burnet; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins.
Family was extremely important to Jerry, and this was further instilled by his ongoing participation in the family reunion called “The May Dinner” held every year since the early 1930s. Furthermore, Jerry was also very proud of his discovery through genealogy research of being an eighth generation American and a fifth generation Texan.
A celebration of Jerry Allen Hyman’s life is 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jerry Hyman Scholarship Fund and sent to 301 Limestone Lane, Driftwood, TX 78619 for aiding the education of future EMTs and paramedics.
Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.