He served in the US Navy, and was employed as a truck driver with Knight Transportation. Jerry enjoyed riding horses, movies, going to the casino, and eating fried chicken and gravy. He especially enjoyed his pets, his dogs, Bonnie, Bear, his cats, Callie, Star, and Topper, his horses, Flick and Bo.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dorla, one brother, Jimmy Don Moore, nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister.