Jerry Gilbert
March 22, 1939 — May 21, 2012
Jerry Gilbert
Jerry P. Gilbert
March 22, 1939 - May 21, 2012
Jerry P. Gilbert, 73, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ramero Pena officiating. Visitation will be 6 -8 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard.
Jerry was born March 22, 1939 in Comanche, OK to Paul and Mary Marjetta (Kennedy) Gilbert. The eldest of six children, he graduated from Mooreland High School in 1957. He attended Southwest State College at Weatherford, OK, graduating in 1961 with a BS degree in General Business & Accounting. He served his country for six years in the Army Reserve. He married Freda Rine on November 2, 1962 in Oklahoma City. Jerry received his CPA in 1974 after taking the Becker CPA Review Course. He worked at Main Lafrentz and Co, later known as KMG Main Hurdman where he became a partner. His final employment was at Brazos Electric Co-op, where he worked from 1989 until his retirement on March 31, 2001. He loved following all sports, especially the Baylor Bears, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Cowboys.
Following his retirement, Jerry and Freda travelled a lot, taking many cruises. Among the most enjoyable places they visited were Alaska, Hawaii and Europe. His hobbies were golf, stamp collecting and attending Gaither Vocal Band concerts. He and Freda enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles together, as well as taking walks in the nearby park. His favorite part of life, however, was being with his family.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was a great provider for his family. There was a weekly tradition of going out to dinner each Friday evening with his family. PaPa, you will be greatly missed.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Freda; son, Jerry Paul and wife Carol Gilbert; granddaughters, Domonique Gabrielle, Phoebe Maye, and Vivian Autumn; two brothers, Bill and Frankie; and a sister, Karen Dillard.
Memorials may be made to Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 North 4th Street | Waco, Texas 76707, and American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd. Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759.
March 22, 1939 - May 21, 2012
Jerry P. Gilbert, 73, of Waco, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in a local hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ramero Pena officiating. Visitation will be 6 -8 p.m. Thursday at OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque Boulevard.
Jerry was born March 22, 1939 in Comanche, OK to Paul and Mary Marjetta (Kennedy) Gilbert. The eldest of six children, he graduated from Mooreland High School in 1957. He attended Southwest State College at Weatherford, OK, graduating in 1961 with a BS degree in General Business & Accounting. He served his country for six years in the Army Reserve. He married Freda Rine on November 2, 1962 in Oklahoma City. Jerry received his CPA in 1974 after taking the Becker CPA Review Course. He worked at Main Lafrentz and Co, later known as KMG Main Hurdman where he became a partner. His final employment was at Brazos Electric Co-op, where he worked from 1989 until his retirement on March 31, 2001. He loved following all sports, especially the Baylor Bears, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Cowboys.
Following his retirement, Jerry and Freda travelled a lot, taking many cruises. Among the most enjoyable places they visited were Alaska, Hawaii and Europe. His hobbies were golf, stamp collecting and attending Gaither Vocal Band concerts. He and Freda enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles together, as well as taking walks in the nearby park. His favorite part of life, however, was being with his family.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was a great provider for his family. There was a weekly tradition of going out to dinner each Friday evening with his family. PaPa, you will be greatly missed.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Freda; son, Jerry Paul and wife Carol Gilbert; granddaughters, Domonique Gabrielle, Phoebe Maye, and Vivian Autumn; two brothers, Bill and Frankie; and a sister, Karen Dillard.
Memorials may be made to Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 North 4th Street | Waco, Texas 76707, and American Heart Association, 10900-B Stonelake Blvd. Suite 320, Austin, TX 78759.
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