Jerry Glenn Richey

Jerry Richey was born on August 5,1954 in Athens, Texas and died on September 18, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Richey and Grover Cleveland, and by his sisters Vergie Dinsmore and Opal Wied.

Jerry is survived by his spouse Helle Lauersen, two sons and one daughter,

Jon, Julie and Taylor, and by four sisters and four brothers, Betty, GC, Pam, Martha, Jimmy,

Billy, Bruce and Donna.

In his youth, Jerry served in the US army, stationed in South Korea. He has periodically lived off the grid but for the last eleven years, he lived in Mabank with his partner in life Helle Lauersen.

Jerry was often described as a free-spirited man, a master of all trades with an abundance of

God-given talents. This is evidenced by his many projects over the years including building a

Church, a lodge, and a wedding chapel just to name a few.

Jerry loved animals of all kinds. They trusted and bonded with him immediately sensing his

innate goodness.

He will best be remembered for his unbelievable storytelling ability, most of

which were told over a wood-burning stove while smoking the most delicious meats. Most of his

stories revolved around treasures he had found at Canton Trade Days, often things overlooked

by everyone else. Jerry, however, knew their value and loved to tell you all about each one.

Jerry loved nature, especially the forest. It was his artistic canvas. He lived large and loved

hard and his laughter will be missed by all he left behind. He was a passionate friend who

would go to the ends of the earth for those he loved, and he loved deeply.

A celebration of life will be held on October 15, 2022, at the Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home & Memorial Park at 11:00 am. You may add a special memory or note to the family at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/mabank-tx/jerry-richey-10933400.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.eubankcedarcreek.com for the Richey family.