Vim X Rye passed away on January 31, 2015 in Bay City, TX at age 91. His family will cherish his legacy as a devoted spouse, a sweet and loving father, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather. His friends will remember a dignified, hard-working, fun-loving colleague who was always kind, generous and hospitable.

Vim X was born in Russellville, AR in 1923. He served in the United States Army Air Corps and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He was a spirited, life-long alumnus, and his Sigma Nu fraternity brothers are among his most cherished extended family.

Vim X married Barbara Carr in 1950 and together they operated Tetts Jewelers in Bay City, TX for more than 30 years. He was a long-time member of Texas Retailers Association and Texas Jewelers Association. Vim X was a 32nd degree, life member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the American Legion, and past president of the Bay City Chamber of Commerce, Bay City Lions Club and Bay City Country Club. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bay City.

Vim X and Barbara, who preceded him in death, have two children, Vicki Rye Head, and husband Wayne, and Debbi Rye.

His wife, Marian Wilks Rye, survives him. Vim X and Marian were married in 1987 and blended their families to include Katy Kalk Bohuslav, and husband Thomas, of Austin, TX, and Kris Kalk, and wife Emily, of Richmond, TX.

Vim X was a proud grandfather to: Ken Head, and wife Sarah, of Sugar Land, TX; Vim X Head, and wife Sarah, of Katy, TX; Kirk Head, and wife Renee, of Cypress, TX; Ronald Lee Northcutt, and wife Brooke, of Austin, TX; and Jennifer Rye South, and husband Mike, of Jacksonville, FL; Michael, Will and Jack Bohuslav, of Austin, TX; and Sidney and Mason Kalk, of Richmond, TX.

Vim X is survived by 13 great-grandchildren.

Vim X would be honored by gifts in his memory to the Bay City Public Library, 1100 7th Street, Bay City, TX 77414.

There will be a celebration of his life on Saturday, February 21, from 4-6 p.m. at the Bay City Country Club.