1942 - 2015
Great shipmate in bootcamp with his warm smile. He wanted to be with his family so bad. ME TOO.
Saw him in 67 at Forest Park zoo doing his job and was proud for him again.
March 24, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with "Hacksaw" many times during our tenure with FWPD. He was always upbeat and willing to help anyone who needed assistance. RIP Gerald.
Alice Adams
May 16, 2017 | Cresson, TX
Greatest Shipmate
James Lowry
March 17, 2017
Although we parted many years ago, I will always love you. Thank you so much for our two children and for 11 years of good times and memories.
August 25, 2016
It's been a year and three days without you dad and there has not been a day that I did not think about you. I miss you so much. Thank you for being a great dad and a great friend. I love you
Lauren Dyson
March 30, 2016 | Fort Worth, TX
So sorry. I was in boot camp with 'Dyson' and on Sundays we would sit and wish we were back home. He always smiled and said he wanted to back home with his family. Lots of laughs from him in boot camp that helped us make it through. Thanks, Dyson.
James Lowry
July 14, 2015 | Hico, TX
Thoughts and prayers for his three children, Lisa, Lauren and Beaux.
April 03, 2015
So sorry for your loss Peggy. Sending my thoughts and prayers.
Cristine Cummings
April 02, 2015 | Fort Worth
"Hacksaw" scared me to death when I was a rookie but over the years, I found out that he was just a joker and that he was very nice to know.
Dian Wright
March 31, 2015 | Lubbock, TX
Gerald Wayne "Hacksaw" Dyson, a devoted husband and father, died peacefully in Fort Worth on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the age of 72. Service: Combined visitation and memorial at 10 a.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel. Gerald was born April 29, 1942, in Weatherford to Olan and Elizabeth Dyson, attended Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from the Fort Worth Police Department with 27 years of service. Gerald loved spending time with his family, was an avid reader and golfer, and was well known for his sense of humor. The family would like to thank Baylor All Saints Vitas Hospice for their loving care and support during this difficult time. Survivors: Wife, Nettie (Peggy) Dyson; children, Lisa Beck husband, Jerry, Gerald (Beaux) Dyson, Lauren Dyson, Robin Rogers and husband, Mike, Teresa Smith and husband, Rich, Laura Dodd; sister, Mary Mussato; brother, Phil Dyson and wife, Annette; along with countless nephews, nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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