Jerry Matt Gill

Jerry Matt Gill, of Hewitt, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, at Providence Hospital. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, at Wilkirson Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Roy Marshall officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Jerry was born Dec. 25, 1941, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Matt and Robbie Gill. He worked at Robinson Ice Cream, Dr. Pepper, and Dan's Dairy Queen before becoming owner of Jerry's Dairy Queen on LaSalle Avenue for 14 years. He was involved with the Dairy Queen franchise from 1964 to 1993 when he sold his franchise. He was a member of Boy Scouts of America and the Corps of Cadets at Texas A&M University, and was president of The Texas Restaurant Association in 1986. He was a caring son, devoted husband and loving father and grandfather, always caring for others before himself. He was also beloved by the children in his neighborhood. Jerry had an unmatched sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his father, Matt Gill; and step-father, Al Riggs. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Dottie Elaine Gill of Hewitt; sons, Michael Glynn Gill and wife, Jessica, and Jerry Lynn Gill, all of Hewitt; grandchildren, Ryan, Jocelyn, AJ, Megan, and Christian; his mother, Robbie Riggs of Waco; sister, Claudette Hinsley and husband, David, of Hewitt; brother, Randall Riggs and wife, Marcia, of West; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Randall Riggs, Chris Edwards, John Brown, Mike Murphy, Chois Blackwell, Ronnie Joe Sparks, Christopher Mayfield, and Larry Marek. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Blackwell, Bill Osburne, James Mayfield, Bud Blackwell, Darrell Gill, and Ron Blackwell. A special thanks to the nursing staff of Providence Hospital on 4 North for taking great care of Mr. Gill during his time in hospice, also they would like to recognize Brittany Reyes for going above and beyond. The care and prayers from the doctors and staff were a blessing. The family also expresses their deep gratitude and appreciation to Dottie Gill's siblings and their spouses for their constant kindness, concern and assistance. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. December 25, 1941 - January 22, 2011 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com