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Jerry Bob Meeders
21 September 1936 - 10 May 2015

Van Alstyne, Texas -- Jerry Bob Medders, 78, answered the call “Come Home” and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2015 with his family at his side.    Visitation will be held Friday, May 15 from 6:00-8:00 at Scoggins Funeral Home and the funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne.

Bob was born on September 21, 1936 in Marilee Texas to Lonnie Medders and Birdie Mae (Helms) Medders. He was blessed to be part of a large family of five boys and five girls. Bob acknowledged Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of seven.

Bob was a graduate of Van Alstyne High School where he met the love of his live, Wanda Annette Overstreet. They were married August 25, 1956 and they celebrated 58 wonderful years together.
Upon graduation Bob entered the Air Force where he proudly served for four years.

After he left the Air Force, Bob and his family returned to their hometown of Van Alstyne. He became a very active member of Elmont Baptist Church where he was ordained as a deacon in 1973 and served as chairman of the deacon body for many years. Bob had a heart for the youth of the church and he believed in personally disciplining others (. . . the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2) He also served as Sunday School Director, Discipleship Director and filled in as Music Director as needed. He loved to share with others about the love of Jesus and the sufficiency of God's grace. He was passionate about studying and teaching the Word of the Lord (“And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved.” Psalm 119:47).

Bob worked at Texas Instruments in Richardson and Sherman. He was a machine shop supervisor and had several patents while employed with TI. He retired in 1996. After his retirement he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. Bob was an avid fisherman but he was also a fisher of men (“. . . .follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19). He cherished every moment he was able to spend with the “apples of his eye” his nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Above all Bob loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27)

Bob is survived by his wife, Annette Medders; two daughters, Connie Williams and husband Jim, of
Van Alstyne, and Vickie Neal and husband Mark, of Lindale; and son Rob Medders and wife Rhonda,
of Prosper; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Bob is also survived by four sisters, Rita Bachelor, Dena Hughes, Barbara Ninest, Peachie Dodson; sister in law Mary Ornduff; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Lonnie Medders and Birdie Medders, brothers, Winford Medders, Milford Medders, Vernon Medders and Tommy Medders. One sister Margie Loraine Medders.

Dr. Jason Rolen of Emory Texas will officiate the services. Pall Bearers will be Bobby McKee, Gary Tomberlin, James Flanery, David Likely, Steve Parrish, and Ted Morrison,   Honorary Pall Bearers will be Arlie Vineyard, Earl Davis, Kent Whitehead and grandsons. Interment will be at Van Alstyne Cemetery.

All services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Grayson County Home Hospice P.O. Box 2306 Sherman, TX 75091,

Grace Academy of North Texas, 4255 E Prosper Trail, Prosper TX 75078, or a charity of your choice.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Ben Tanya and Dionn, of Grayson Home Health
and Peggy and Martha with Grayson County Home Hospice . Because you have dedicated your life to helping others, we were able to keep our dad at home where he wanted to be.