Antique Pedal Tractor donated by Jay Eudy Family

Jay L. Eudy passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.  Jay was born September 3, 1932 on the Eudy family farm in Turkey, TX. He was the eleventh child of Jim and Ethel Eudy. Jay was married to his college sweetheart, Barbara for sixty-eight years. Together they have two sons, two daughters, and they were blessed with 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Jay was a man of many admirable accomplishments, distinguished awards and high praises. He loved our country and served it well. He commanded a company in the 101st Airborne Division and served as Advisor to the Royal Arabian Infantry School in Saudi Arabia. Jay was a strong proponent for Agriculture Education and became the State Director of Agriculture Education in 1983. Jay was passionate about the Texas FFA and devoted everything he could to saving and promoting the program for the state of Texas. In 1987, he helped navigate the creation of the Texas FFA Foundation.  Whatever he sought to master, he succeeded.

Jay had a set of values in his life that dictated everything he did. His relationship with the Lord came first and he made sure he led a life that would give credit to his Lord and Savior. His wife, Barbara, was everything to him. She was the most important and admired person in his life. He adored her and honored her with everything he did. Jay put his family first. He made sure to "stop and smell the roses" with his family and grandchildren. Jay was a very passionate man. He was many different things to many different people. Those who knew him best saw his love for Jesus, Barbara, his family, agriculture, tractors, and professionalism. Jay led a legacy that will live on forever.

The Restored Toy Tractor:

Foundation - #91 John Deere 4450 bought and restored in Levelland in July 1992.