Jerry “J.P” Connolly, 58, of Vidor, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at UTMB Galveston. He was born on November 11, 1957, in Huntsville, Alabama, to Sybil Harper Connolly and Richard Gene Connolly.

J.P. was a retired Beaumont Police Officer, having served on the force for thirty-four years.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Ann Connolly of Vidor; sons, Owen Connolly and his wife, LeDawn, of Abilene; Nate Connolly and his partner, Kevin, of Augusta, Georgia; Duncan Connolly and his wife, Tamra; Conor Connolly and his wife, Janie; Jed Connolly; Peter Connolly and Callie Tippett; and Aidan Connolly, all of Vidor; sister Candi Walrath and her husband, Dave; nephews, Chris Walrath, Chad Walrath and family, all of Savona, New York; and his extended family in Georgia.

J.P. is preceded in death by his son, Ryan Connolly; and his mother Sybil Harper Connolly.

A memorial service for Mr. Connolly will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2015, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. His cremation will be held under the direction of Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.