Jonathan Virgil Pylant, nickname Jonny, age 53, a resident of Carrollton, was called home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a sudden and peaceful death on Friday, November 13, 2009 in Jonestown, Tx. An extraordinary man, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Born May 31, 1956 in Midland, Tx to Thurman and Laura Pylant. On Febuary 22, 1983, he was united in marriage to Connie René Simpson. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents and brother, David Pylant. He Leaves his wife of 26 years, Connie Pylant, two brothers; Topper Pylant and Joe Pylant, four sons; P.R. Pylant, Jonah Pylant, Isaac Pylant, and Jonathan Pylant, three daughters; Roxanne Turner, Rikki Fontenot, and Emily Pylant including their spouses; 13 grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends. He was employed with AT&T for 10 years and was currently working as a Global Account Director. He attended Bent Tree Bible Fellowship Church in Carrollton, Tx. Jonny's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. He was a true man of God and touched many lives. He truly left a legacy and will be missed. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Beck Funeral Home, Cedar Park, Texas. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Beck Funeral Home, 1700 E. Whitestone, Cedar Park, Tx. 512-259-1610. 

A followup message from Linda Hagler:

Jonny was one of the first people I met when I moved to Midland in August 1970. He immediately made me feel welcome. Jonny sat across from me in Mr. Watkins Anthropology class at Austin Freshman School. Our senior year, Jonny sat behind me in Hank Sellers Music Theory class. He was one of the kindest and friendliest classmates at LHS and had a great sense of humor. May God rest Jonny's soul and bless his family with a peace that passes all understanding.