Staff Report
JF (Boots) Montague of Kyle, Texas passed away March 30, 2026. Boots was born in Kyle, Texas on October 17, 1944, and never moved away from the town he loved.
Boots is survived by his daughter, Mary Nelson and her husband Barry, his beloved grandson Beau Nelson, his stepson David Cummings and his wife Julie, and their children & grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jodi Montague, mother, Florence Jones Montague, ex-wife, Reba Howard Montague, wife, Doris Cummings Montague, and stepdaughter, Rhonda Jean Henderson.
Boots worked for the City of Kyle for 30 years and retired as Director of Public Works, eventually having a room dedicated to him in the City’s Public Works building. There were countless times during those 30 years when Boots and his crew would be working in freezing temperatures to ensure that everyone had running water or digging ditches in the 100-degree sun to fix a broken water line.
Boots also spent many years serving with the Kyle Volunteer Fire Department and several years working for the Hays County Sheriff’s Office. His strong work ethic and dedication to public service resulted in many long nights and equally long days, but he lived and loved to serve his community. Once Boots retired from the City of Kyle, he began a new chapter in life working for Blue Green as their construction coordinator. Most of their Texas hill country subdivisions were overseen by him.
On the rare occasion when he was not working, he could be found at the deer lease or enjoying any opportunity to be outdoors. He spent many summers boating and fishing around Canyon Lake and wandering up the Guadalupe River or exploring the bays around Rockport. So many of our wonderful memories with Boots were made outdoors; hunting, boating, fishing, camping, barbequing, etc.
Boots was a devoted husband, a wonderful father/stepfather, grandfather, and a great friend to everyone that knew him.
Boots will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor, and loyalty to family and friends. He will be greatly missed, and we will forever cherish his memory. We love you!
There will be a memorial service at the Price Center, located at 222 W. San Antonio Street in San Marcos, on Sunday, June 7th from 2-4pm. All are welcome to come celebrate the life of this wonderful man.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Serve Outdoors-Texas Hill Country Chapter (txhcserveoutdoors.org), an organization that helps to provide unforgettable hunting and fishing adventures for disabled individuals, veterans, wounded warriors, youth, and seniors.
