Jerry Anthony Savant, Sr., 69, of Port Neches passed away June 6, 2011 at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas. He was born August 26, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to the last Wasey and Laura Fontenot Savant. He served his country proudly in the U. S. Army and was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches.A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m., Father Stephen McCrate officiating. He is survived by his son, Jerry A. quotRustyquot Savant, Jr. of Groves, Texas and brother, Douglas Charles Savant, Sr. of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents.