Claude Jolly,

Claude Jolly, Jr., 78, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29 at Nobles Funeral Chapel with Dr. J.L. Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Claude was born July 3, 1930, in Grimes County to Claude Jolly, Sr. and Lizzie Boehm. He graduated from Navasota High School and married Joyce Sage on August 3, 1950. Claude was the Grimes County Tax Collector for 28 years and a dairy farmer for over 30 years. He loved the land and especially treasured his cattle. He was also a member of Navasota Lodge #299 A.F. & A.M.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Claude is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce A. Jolly; daughter, Cherie Nienstedt and husband Robert of Burton; sons, Mike Jolly & Dianne Smith of Navasota and Pat Jolly and wife Linda of Anderson; grandchildren, Michele Bayliss and husband Fred, Jeffrey Noto and fianc? Jennifer Jones, Aimee Williams, Robert Lynn Nienstedt, Melissa K. Jolly, Stephanie Nienstedt, and Jason Jolly and wife Amberly; and 7 great-grandchildren.