Jerry Wayne McDuffie of Hondo, Texas, passed away Monday, December 19, 2005 at the age of 64. After a year long battle with a heart condition, he died at 6:05 pm of a massive heart attack in his home. He is mourned by his beloved wife of 41 years, Ann McDuffie of Hondo, Texas, his children Cherri Sinclair of Bolivar, Tennessee, Vicki Lister of Hondo, Texas, Nena Schibi of San Antonio, Texas, Chad Chadwick of Memphis, Tennessee and his sister Margie McDuffie of Corinth, Mississippi. He leaves seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Jerry was born May 14, 1941 in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of William and Louise (Newcomb) McDuffie. Mr. McDuffie worked for 35 years in the Pipeline Industry and was highly respected as an Inspector on pipelines all across the United States and abroad. He was cremated on Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas. A memorial service will be held in Tennessee in May for friends and family. On May 14, 2006 his wife will spread his ashes on the Tennessee River.