John David (JD) Kiefer III, age 35 of Kerrville and formerly of Seguin, passed away on December 18, 2023. JD was born on November 18, 1988, in San Antonio, Texas to Angie (Anderson) and John David Kiefer, II.

JD was a 2007 graduate of Lifegate Christian School in Seguin.  He then attended Schreiner University in Kerrville where he graduated with two degrees, one in communication and one in graphic design.  He worked for the past 10 years as a production artist for James Avery Artisan Jewelry in their corporate office.

JD is preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his parents, Angie and Carlos Hernandez; his sister Kaitlin Hernandez; grandmothers, JoAnne Molina and Wanda Schaffer; grandfather John David Kiefer, Sr.; his beloved fur babies, Stella and Luci, and the cat Ronald; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family members and many friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel. The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Robert K. Odom officiating.  Interment will follow in the San Geronimo Cemetery.  J. D. Bowen, Weller Monroe, Aaron Anderson, Jason Anderson, Cody Welch, and Victor Salinas will serve as pallbearers.

Charitable donations may be made to Queen's Best Stumpy Dog Rescue, 4821 Lankershim Blvd. Ste F #372, North Hollywood, CA 91601.