Dr. George Blasius Jaggy Jr., age 89 of Pleasanton passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born to George Blasius Jaggy Sr. and Susie Kate (Schuritz) Jaggy in Las Gallinas, on Monday, November 11, 1935.

George is survived by his son, George Michael Jaggy and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Josiah, Joseph, and Justus Jaggy; and great-grandson Jonas Jaggy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Ann (Lacey) Jaggy; parents George Blasius Sr. and Susie Kate Jaggy; and sisters, Annette McMahon and Lillie Fassnidge.

It was always a pleasure and a breath of fresh air to be around George B. Jaggy Jr. He was genuine and kind, extremely patient (not feigned), very giving, and most notably, forgiving. His son viewed him as the most patient man he had ever met in his life. Although not equal to the biblical patriarch, he was akin to possessing the "patience of Job."

His classmates in Pleasanton ascribed to him a crown of excellence by defining his demeanor as "swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath" beneath his yearbook photo. As much as is humanly possible, he was nearly immune to speaking ill of others—unless there was a true danger that said person posed to others—seeking to remove the mote out of his own eye prior to any harsh, critical, or judgmental words exiting from his lips or stones being slung from his hands.

He aimed to be a peacemaker rather than an instigator. He had a deep connection to the land, having been a farmer and cattleman prior to his career as a chiropractor. Even after becoming a chiropractor, he enjoyed feeding the cows, mending fences, and enjoying God's creation. He also cared for the welfare of his cattle and pets (Prov. 12:10). He hated cruelty or unnecessary suffering.

Regarding his profession, at the cost of personal financial loss, with the goal of seeing the health of his patients improve, he kept his fees as a chiropractor far below the current going rate. The time he spent on one patient clearly revealed that his goal was their well-being and not his financial gain.

He bore the spirit of a healer, a counselor, and a very hard-working and wise man. He made it a point to read a chapter of his Bible every day. He quoted the Scriptures with the intent to help people rather than lift himself above them, control them, or exploit them.

He said, "When you read your Bible, you are keeping company with God, and He is the best company you can have." One of his favorite verses was Psalm 16:11 — "Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore."

He loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and as ought to be the case for any professing believer, one could see and experience this through his actions and words daily rather than merely on days deemed holy by religious institutions. He had a sensitive spirit and weighed the value of a good conscience far above that of silver or gold.

He was not afraid of quiet or silence; he believed that it was during this time that God's Holy Spirit would communicate to you in that "still small voice" (I Kings 19:12). He was blessed with a sharp mind, second in his post-grad class, but he did not allow his high IQ to deceive him into becoming a lofty, arrogant fellow with a faulty disposition prone to looking down his nose at others less endowed.

He would often use the medicine of humor to cheer the hearts of those in his presence. To those with enough sense to listen, timely proverbs and sage-like advice (the wisdom of the ancients) were given to benefit those younger or less experienced in life. He had a calm and settled spirit. He had wisdom in an age of foolishness.

He believed in paying his bills, being honest, living below his means, and walking the extra mile. Due to his innate ability to exercise empathy, at times loved ones would need to remind him that modern-day America is a far cry from the 1950s and that picking up hitchhikers was no longer an option.

He had a tendency to see the best in people and to overlook their faults or weaknesses. To friends and family, he was annually known for his homemade Mustang grape wine — a gift that he sought to bestow on people as a blessing. Moderation was the goal, not inebriation. If he drank, it was on rare occasions with family or friends, used as a medicine rather than a vice or crutch.

To his son, he was the embodiment of the father mentioned in Luke 15:11-32. An earthly father ought to exhibit traits that will, in turn, cause his offspring to seek the Father above — and that is what he did. His examples were not wasted but oftentimes recollected and recalled for timely use as to how people should respond rather than react. He will be greatly missed.

Lastly, in closing: Do you want to see George again in a body more fit than any of us have ever imagined? Forever young… a body that will never have pain or sickness, will never shed tears, will never grow old. A holy body made for a holy heaven with a Holy God. Well, no sin will be allowed — zero tolerance.

The gospel is the good news, and the good news is that your eternal salvation has been accomplished for you by someone else (I Cor. 15); it is now up to you to receive it (Jn. 1:12). It is clear in Scripture that both Jesus and all of His disciples (all but one) knew their eternal destination. There was no doubt.

George B. Jaggy Jr. placed his faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ at the age of 12. If you have yet to do this, please consider the gravity of this matter, as none of us are promised tomorrow, and there is no better time to consider the fate of your own eternal soul than when a dear friend or family member of yours has passed.

The world will attempt to steal away this time of reflection as soon as you take off your suit coat and dress shoes. Heaven is a real place… and so is Hell. Jesus had a perfect birth, lived a sinless life, and died a substitutionary death — for you. He said, "It is finished." The veil was rent in twain.

There is now access to God which, prior to this, was dependent upon strict and uncompromising demands by the law — necessary but rigid. Salvation is now by grace through faith. Jesus is the only way to the Father, not religion.

See yourself as a sinner ("for all have sinned"), condemned, and kneel at the Cross. See the substitute in your place — Jesus, the Lamb of God; Jesus, the mediator between God and men; Jesus, the Door; Jesus, the Savior. Then, by faith, as the dying thief did, turn to Jesus alone: "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

According to his wishes, visitation will be held on August 22, 2025, at Hurley Funeral Home, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am, followed by the celebration of life service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am (testimonials from friends and family, music, slides in memory of George and a short sermon). Mass will be held from 12:00-1:00 pm at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Tumlinson Cemetery 1:30-2:00 pm.