Jerry Dean Skains, 58, of Axtell, passed away Saturday, August 18 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10 am Wednesday, Aug. 22 at Mount Antioch Cemetery in Mt. Calm with Rev. Gerald McKilroy officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Tuesday, Aug 21 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Jerry was born October 10, 1953 in Waco to J.B. and Glenda Darlene (Roden) Skains. He served in the Army and lived in the Waco area all his life. He worked in construction and owned his own company. Jerry loved fishing, gardening, sports, and cooking, especially BBQ. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Skains; his mother, Glenda Darlene Garrett; step father, John Edward Garrett; and granddaughter, Hayden Kemp. Survivors include his best friend and wife of 12 years, Kim Skains; daughter, Summer Cockrell of Waco; step-sons, Justin Long and Jeremy Wallard both of Waco; step-mom, Barbara Skains of Axtell; mother-in-law, Dorothy (Hysaw) Hillton of Waco; brothers, Danny Skains and wife, Margaret of Bellmead, Larry Skains and wife, Pam of Axtell. James Skains and wife, Debbie of Axtell; sister, Janet Johnson of Florida and husband David Johnson of Robinson; step-brother, John Robert Garrett and wife, Terry of Axtell; step-sisters, Lisa Greenhill of Ohio and Denise Saffer of Waco; brother-in-laws, Channing and Lanning Hysaw both of Waco; half brother-in-law, Cagney Hillton; grandchildren, Stacy, Rayna, Brandon and Hope; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Justin Long, James Roden, Larry Skains, Jimmy Skains, Little Danny Skains, Jacob Skains, David Johnson and Keith Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers will be, James Skains and John Robert Garrett.