Jerry Jackson Stapleton, 82, passed away December 24, 2017 in Blanco, TX.  Jerry was born April 6, 1935 in Leakey, TX to Pearl Jackson Stapleton and Prentiss (Tomerlin) Stapleton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Glenda Surber, and son, William Stapleton Massey.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Frances Arlene Stapleton; sister, Joyce Springer; daughter Marcy Lubianski and husband Kevin; step son, Ricky Tomasini; step daughter, Lisa Gossett; step son, Kevin Gossett and wife Camille; five grandchildren, Jennifer Blythe, Jacob Massey, Samantha Breland, Kalyn Massey, Will Byler; three step grandchildren, Samantha Parrish, Toma Rushing, Darcy Gossett; five great grandchildren, Kyleigh Rodriguez, Wyatt Breland, Avelyn & Jaycee Massey and Baylee Byler; two step great grandchildren, Brianna and Braylen Laird; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday, January 1, 2018 at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home in Blanco.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Leakey – Floral Cemetery, Leakey, TX.