Jerry was born on January 11, 1945, in Decatur, Texas to Willis and Juanita Jolly. He attended Lawton High School.
Jerry served his country in the United States Army, in C Company, the first of the 22nd Infantry in Vietnam.
Jerry worked as a paint contractor, but also contracted out for several other construction jobs. He enjoyed golfing and traveling with the Cameron University golf team golf team; he managed to get two holes in one in his golfing career. He enjoyed music: playing the guitar, piano, and banjo, he would often write gospel songs. He was a volunteer at Norman Regional Hospital for a number of years.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father.
Left to cherish his precious memory is his wife, Rebecca Jolly, his children: Lorinda and her husband James Lockard, George and his wife Alison Jolly, his siblings: Sandra Jenkins, Willis and his wife Karen Jolly, and Dennis and his wife Terry Jolly; his grandchildren: Pierce Jolly, Emily Lockard, Anderson Jolly, and Adelynn Jolly; nieces: Tammy Wilber, Debbie Wilson, Shayla Jolly, and Brett Jolly; nephews: Frank Stroll, Don Jolly, Brian Stroll, Corey Jolly, and Payne Jolly.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or a Hospice of your choice.
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