Richard Jerry Chavous

Richard Jerry Chavous, 72, passed away suddenly on October 17, 2024 at his camp in Old Town, FL. after planting food plots. He was born on December 25, 1951, in Cross City, FL. to Gladys and Samual Calhoun Chavous. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Dixie County, FL. He graduated from Dixie County High School in 1969 and later graduated from the University of Florida with his Bachelor’s degree, in Agriculture and Animal Science. He worked as an agriculture teacher for a short time, assisted the Suwannee Economic Council weatherizing homes, and as a maintenance worker with the Department of Agriculture until retirement. Outside of his day job, Jerry spent the majority of his life tending to his cattle with his brother and son on the family farm. Jerry loved fishing, hunting arrowheads, planting food plots for the wildlife and enjoyed dove hunting. His family and tending to his farm were his two biggest passions. Jerry always had the ability to make anyone laugh and was an amazing father to his children. His family can find peace knowing that Jerry is now home with the Lord. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Samuel C. Chavous, older brothers Joseph P. Chavous and Samual C. Chavous Jr. He is survived by his brother, James R. Chavous of Old Town, FL.; sister Linda Davis (Jim Davis) of Peterman AL.; sister-in-law Nancy Chavous of Orange County, CA.; the mother of his children, Linda Futch of Old Town, FL.; his daughter Ella Chavous of Kaiserslautern, Germany; his son Richard Jerry Chavous Jr. of Old Town, FL.; his daughter Joanna Mallory (Shane) of Chiefland, FL.; and daughter Kathleen Chavous of Fanning Springs, FL. Jerry had six grandchildren whom he loved dearly, many nephews, nieces, and cousins. Family, friends, and others are invited to Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Cross City, FL on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11 AM for his celebration of life. After funeral services Jerry will be transferred to his final resting place at the Old Town Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home Cross City Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Richard Jerry Chavous

December 25, 1951 - October 17, 2024