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Established 1948    Jerry Phillip Montgomery was born in Tecumseh, Oklahoma on February 19, 1949, son of Beulah and Robert Montgomery. He was the 8th of 10 children, only 2 of which were boys. He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1967, where he played baseball and football, and served as Senior class president. In June of that year, Jerry enlisted in the US Army and served in the 82nd Airborne during the Vietnam War. Jerry was in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive, and later in the war survived a crash that destroyed the helicopter on which he was riding. Honrarably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant, Jerry went on to become a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Denison, Texas, a career he worked in diligently and honorably until his retirement. Jerry will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind, humble and honest man, as well as a dedicated LIttle League coach to his sons, and a well-read and knowledgeable scholar of Texas history. Jerry and his wife, Debbie, were members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Denison. After retirement, Jerry filled his days delivering Meals on Wheels throughout Grayson County, assisting other veterans with filing their disability paperwork at the Local VA Administration, and tending his garden and countless houseplants, which he loved dearly. Jerry was also an extremely talented guitar player and songwriter. Many warm summer nights will be remembered with Jerry playing the guitar and singing with his family. Jerry is survived by his wife, Debbie; sons, Shane Montgomery, Shannon Montgomery, Jeremy Montgomery; daughter, Amy Montgomery; stepson, Jeffrey Fielder; and stepdaughter, Kristi Neal; sisters, Barbara Meador; Marilyn Linduff, Glenda McCabe, Vera Martin, Ruth Boren, Karen Grundy, Doris Brockett, Debra Spruill; brother, Robert Montgomery; and 13 grandchildren. A graveside service was held Thursday afternoon at Cedarlawn Memorial Park. - - -Waldo Funeral Home  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |