Jerry Wayne Moates, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Sherman, Texas.  He is in a peaceful place now after a lengthy illness battling Dementia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. and Regena Moates; brother, Larry Lynn Moates of Etowah, Tennessee; Uncle (like a brother) Melvin B. Moates of Tallahassee, Florida.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Nancy Dee Moates of Sherman, Texas; daughter, Jeri McCraw and husband, Kenny of Pottsboro, Texas; granddaughter, Lauren Dee McCraw of Richardson, Texas; brother, Eddie Moates; nephews, Shawn Moates and Shane Moates and spouse, Lisa, of Etowah, Tennessee; brother-in-law,
Wes and wife, Debbie James, of Loudon, Tennessee; niece, Ashley and husband, Jay, of Henderson, Tennessee.
Jerry graduated from Etowah High School in 1959 and played football for Etowah Piledrivers.  He choose a career as a Start-up instrument Engineer that took him to many places in the U.S. and Canada.  He loved being on the Texas coast, fishing and hunting.  He was loved by his family and so many friends he met along the way.  He was a "Papa" to all of us.
Graveside service for Mr. Moates were held Monday morning, November 29, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Denison, Texas.  Arrangements were under the direction of Fisher Funeral Home in Denison. - - - Fisher Funeral Home