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GERALD ARTHUR WILSON "JERRY"
On Saturday, December 2, 2006 of Bowie, MD. Son of Melissa Ann Wilson of Bowie, MD and Craig Wilson of Gastonia, NC; grandson of Douglas L. and Nancy H. Maxfield, Annette Sias and the late Charles Wilson; brother of Dakota and Thomas Wilson. Also survived by numerous aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews and cousins. Friends will be received at the Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, Rte. 450 and Racetrack Rd., Bowie, MD on Friday, December 8, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2006. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Unity Place, Bowie, MD.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Wilson
Andrea Grubmeyer
July 6, 2023
Although I didnt know you very well, I miss seeing you around Bowie. I went to middle school and high school with you. We had similar taste in music and I always thought you seemed pretty cool. I still remember when I ran into you at Blockbuster with your grandmother. Rest in peace. ;(
Genevieve Grogan
December 28, 2007
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
We all love you and miss you Jerry.
Krista Banks
December 27, 2007
You have been truly missed this past year by all your friends and family! Keep looking out for your mom, family and Hannah!
Love always!
Megan Bogley
December 26, 2007
Jer,
We will always miss you. I just wish you were around to meet your newest cousin. You would love her just as much as you loved Ashley. She reminds me a little of you as a baby - stubborn, sleepy and opinionated; yet very cute and adorable when sleeping. LOL!
RIP - Meg
conni
December 3, 2007
MISS YOU STILL FRIEND
~
I missed you then
I miss you still
I know now that
I always will
~
Memories of you
are still in my heart
thus you know
they will never depart
Time is easing
this pain of mine
yet I still cry from
time to time
~
but times like this
are seemingly less
so bless you
in your home above
and know I will
always remain
with love
your friend.
conni aka intrinsic
Tracie Jones
December 2, 2007
Jerry,
It is been a year today since you left us.
I cannot express the loss felt in words.
I can say that you are missed and loved and will be in my thoughts, prayers and heart til the day I die.
Love,
Nancy Maxfield
December 2, 2007
There are no words to express the sorrow. You were a caring, compassionate person who tried to help others in need but couldn't help yourself get through the pain. We will always miss you. Love, MomMom
Hannah Coone
November 30, 2007
It was a year ago today that I left the US to come home for the holidays, and this weekend is a year since you left this life.
Thankyou Jerry for completely changing my life in so many ways, even through the ongoing pain of your absence I would not trade the time we spent together for anything.
A year on and for many many years to come, you're always with me.
Rest In Peace Jer, I love you.
Together Forever
November 29, 2007
Jerry's other true love
November 29, 2007
True Love
November 29, 2007
Amanda
September 24, 2007
Now don't go having too much fun at your birthday party up there in heaven! Too much cake will make you sick!
Always thinking about ya...
Nancy Maxfield
September 23, 2007
Happy Birthday, Jer. We miss you. Love, Grandma
Tabatha Atkins
August 16, 2007
Sent down as a bud, sent back to blossum.
Nancy Maxfield
March 17, 2007
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there,
I do not sleep,
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints of snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle August rain,
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there
I did not die.
Happy St. Pat's Day, Jer
Love Mom Mom and Pops
ZACHARY Carrubba
March 7, 2007
jerry,
i remember all the good times. You will always be in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Krista Banks
January 29, 2007
Melissa,
I am so sorry for what you are going through. You and your family have always been there for me and Sean and we truly cherish and respect you. If you need anything please contact us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Krista & Sean
Steve
January 20, 2007
I remember Jerry coming into the meetings searching for the answers to his life, problems. He was reaching out but for some reason we don’t all get it??? I used to take Jerry home from the meetings and also pick him up when he called me. I offered to help Jerry with the steps but it just was not time. It is very difficult for young people with addiction. They feel they are going to miss something and have to go through suffering as I did for many years. I wish Jerry had survived as he would and could have had a great life. I prey for his family and that he is in a good place.
Gordon Jones
January 12, 2007
Today I cried
Reading the words you wrote
The words ringing truth
Missing all those who have passed
Not lost!
We grieve not for them but for us
We grieve because we miss the touch
The sound of the voice
The emotion shared
The love is still there, although not as easy to feel
Love never dies
It is our connection in common to the eternal
The creative force of the universe that binds us all here and hereafter
One World - One Family - One Love
Sandie Johnson
January 3, 2007
Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how painful it must be to lose a child. I have Jerry's picture in my wallet - along with yours and Tracie's - but I never got to know Jerry. And that's my loss that I am so sorry for.
With love,
January 3, 2007
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning that
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide,
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
Watching TV
January 2, 2007
Rockin the Hoodies
January 2, 2007
This isn't the end.
January 2, 2007
Chillin in the Car
January 2, 2007
Always a the DJ
January 2, 2007
Just Waking Up
January 2, 2007
Goofing around
January 2, 2007
Happy in a Hat
January 2, 2007
A Great Summer
January 2, 2007
Jerry and Gen- BFF
January 2, 2007
Amanda Wilson
January 2, 2007
I didn't get to know Jerry as much as i'd liked to. THe short time i did get to spend with Jerry was really fun. He was the only one who would ride the BIG rides with me at the amusement park we had spent the day at. He will be greatly missed. You all are in my prayers. Jerry was a good kid with a good heart. It griefs me that i didn't get to be the step mom i'd liked to be. He made me promise i'd marry his Dad, and I did. We had spent hours sitting on my back pourch just talking about everything you could think of. He was a smart kid. I , for one, was very impressed by him. Mel, I can't imagine how it feels for one to lose a child, yet just remember, apart of Jerry is still inside all of us that he touched. With all my Love. Manda
January 2, 2007
Melissa,
We were sad to hear about Jerry. I cannot imagine there is anything harder to deal with then the loss of a child.
I hope God will comfort you and give you peace during this hard time. I have found my greatest comfort thru Him. No person could have possibly provided me with the peace and comfort I needed to get thru when Dad died - I hope you will be open to Him as well.
Love, Rejane, Steve and Cyrus
craig wilson
December 31, 2006
he"s free
dont grieve for him,for now he is free,he"s following the pathgod laid for him.he took his handwhen he herd his call,he turned his back and left it all.he could not stay another dayto laugh,to love ,to work or play.task left undone must stay that way he found that place at the close of the day.if his parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joy .a friendship shared,a laugh,a kiss ah,yes,these things, too he will miss.be not burdened with times of sorrow .his live was full;he savored much.good friends ,good times, his lovein touch.perhaps his time was all to brief;dont lengthen it now with undue grief .GOD wanted him now ;he set him free
i love u son .
Melissa,Tracie, Jerry & Caleb- Christmas
December 31, 2006
Jerry & Mom
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Jerry- Bowie Football
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Jerry at 4 months
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Jerry at 5 yrs old
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Jerry's 2nd Christmas
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Gerald Arthur Wilson-2nd Christmas
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Liz Gardner
December 31, 2006
My heart aches for your family, and I can only pray that you now know how very much you were loved. You and your family are in my prayers.
Patricia Morin
December 31, 2006
We miss you dearly, Zachary, Andrew ands I, Patty. You were like one of my sons to me and a brother to my sons. From the first day we met and the ride in the Porche you had me laughing. You took a piece of my heart. Love ya Jerry
Our JerBear "Always in Our Hearts"
December 29, 2006
Jerry & Smudge
December 29, 2006
Jerry & Hannah-Thanksgiving 2006
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Jerry & Hannah- Thanksgiving 2006
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Gerald "Jerry" Arthur Wilson
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Angel Dog
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Tom Fry aka 'thomas'
December 17, 2006
we had some real cool times bro and you shared so much with me, you will live on in my thoughts forever, just wish i coulda phoned ya again, cya in heaven man.
Amanda Wisley
December 13, 2006
Jerry, the times we had together I will never forget, but the times I should have stayed more in touch but didn't I will regret. I guess it sometimes takes death to tell you how much you truly love someone. I hope to see you again in another life... Until then. <3
Sue & Jack Grogan
December 13, 2006
Jerry, We only knew you for a short time, but we enjoyed talking with you when you would come by for a visit. Remember the time we were talking and Hannah & Gen were calling you to watch a movie. You said, "I guess I better go", you were out numbered.
Our prayers will always be with you and I know you are at peace.
Fondly,
Eloise Coone
December 12, 2006
Jerry-
I never really knew you, I knew you slighty through Hannah, and from everything she told me you were and still are very important to her. You will allways be greatly missed and allways thought of.
Lots of love, Ellie x-x-x
john burke j.r
December 11, 2006
um what to say i really did'nt know jerry all that well for a long time all i know is he was 1 hell of a dj so all i really can say is jerry keep on a rocking an give the goodlord hell for me an keep ur head up RIP.
danie minor
December 11, 2006
hey i know we only met twice but i thought that you were such a nice and great person.
Phanie Baggs
December 11, 2006
Jerry- I never met you but you will be missed. Blessed Be.
Ashley Gilbert
December 11, 2006
Jerry,
I'm still in shock. I'll love you more than you'll ever know my dear! I hope you're happy, I know you were mad when I moved and I wish I could go back to all the times we shared and stayed there for a while. I hope you're happy up there with James, I'll never forget the fun times all three of us had together. I'll be seeing you some day. You've blessed my life in so many ways.
Love, Ashley
Shevaughn Seedall
December 11, 2006
Jerry,
I never met you - but i know you made Hannah an extrememly confident woman and she is where she is in life now - because of your belief in her.
May you look down on her and continue to give her your support and love xxx
Minnie Keller
December 11, 2006
Jerry,
I really miss you, I miss driving by your house at night and stopping by to check up on you. I know there was a little roughness every once in a while between us, but I know you were always there for me, and you knew I was always there for you. Someday we will chill again, I know you are watching over me, and I promise to stay strong, and the tears will soon fade away, and we will see eachother again, me, you, and james.
R.I.P. Jerry
Love always
Gary Slone
December 11, 2006
Hey Jerry, Keep up that great attitude you have always had, despite how bad things were for you, you were always a shining star.
I hope you and your best friend are reunited.
Sorry I hadn't seen you in so long, I had to get out of Bowie to go to school. Last time I had seen you was over at Chris's house and it seems like yesterday for some reason.
Anyways, have fun on the next level of life, I will always remember you.
-Gary
Gen Grogan
December 10, 2006
Jerry, you were one of the best friends I have ever had. You were so caring and empathetic and I wish there were more people like you in the world. You were one of my favorite people ever and like I told you, if only you could have seen yourself the way I saw you, you would be happy being you. I will never forget you and I know you are looking down on us in an Irish heaven in the sky. I miss you so much and I always will. I love you gorgeous, and we will meet again.
Elizibeth (Dj Lizi)
December 10, 2006
Jerry (human pinata) you were the breathe in the soul of life.You were the laugh in every childs heart.Sleep well dear friend.
spastic aka babs
December 10, 2006
Well what to say about you buba, only the good die young im told and in your case its true, never forget our fights or our fun.R.I.P jerryberry
Sam
December 9, 2006
Jerry, I remember when we first spoke online, I asked you to play me i'll be missing you by puff daddy as a tribute to my friend Paul who passed away, I never imagined losing you too. Whenever I hear that song i'm gonna be thinking of you & I hope you're free from pain now & I know you'll always be with us in spirit. You were one of a kind & touched all who met you. Now all we can do is be there for Hannah & pray for her & your family,love you bro, i'll be missing you, Sam
Hannah Coone
December 9, 2006
(Trying to repost as my first entry didnt work.) Jerry I love you so much, you made me happier than I ever thought I could be. Good thing is, your family and friends seem to think I did the same for you. Just a shame the happiness was short-lived. My soul went with you, and you've stayed in my heart and shall do for eternity. You're my best friend, my true love and my love to be again. I will never ever forget you and the love we shared. I'll see you when the time is right honey...eternal love - Hannah.
Mindy Brewer
December 9, 2006
Bubbers, You're one of my best friends. You could always bring me up when I was feeling down with all that I'm going through. Made me always lo0k at another side of things I may not of noticed before. There is so0 much love out here Bubbers, I don't think You ever truly knew how much. All these people that have shown such love and support for You and HanNah...it is truly amazing and I know You can see it:). You made Your mark in all our lives and we will NEVER forget You. You are a scar in my heart I will wear proudly...for I knew a truly wonderful person. Love You Bubbers....Lived...Laughed...Loved....NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Drunken Monkey
December 9, 2006
Hey bro, although you and me were not as close as perhaps the others, I still felt you were an AWESOME individual and I know you are in a much better place. You will be forever missed and I will meet you on the flipside.
Mick Holmes
December 9, 2006
Jerry, what can i say, what a wonderful guy, at peace now, never forget you, Mick (Syc0logy)
tori CP
December 9, 2006
Jerry you will be missed by all you had such a light about you. All of us loved to be around you for us all it is a darker place with out you . My prayers are with the family and friends .
Eric DiCampo
December 9, 2006
I didn't know you long but you were the funnyier part of the family light and full of jokes, it was awesome to have you around, I will miss you and hope that in the next life we will meet again! Ciao Bro
Eli
December 9, 2006
My online son, cries, still in shock over this. Please find peace and happiness wherever you are, God bless you darling, miss you loads....Lots of love aqua aka eli (online mom) xxxx
Mark Goodall (MadMark)
December 9, 2006
Jerry my friend I am so sorry you are no longer among us. We are all going to miss you more than you would ever have believed. The world is a colder place without you. My deepest condolences to the family and most especially to Hannah.
Thomas Markus (spymoocow)
December 9, 2006
Jerry, you are well loved and dearly missed and I know I feel like I lost a brother. Youve had an impact on my like no one else. Love ya and Best of wishes to all his family.
Rick and Sara (aka Random-- & Snugglebug) Groulx
December 9, 2006
You are in our thoughts, in our prayers, and in our hearts. Hanna said it best Jerry, you were loved much more than you ever knew. We miss you very very much.
Leny aka Cloudy Pellikaan
December 9, 2006
My kiddo,
Never again "ma can you plz. call me", never again laughing and fighting, never again to hear you DJ in your own great way. Never again hearing you bragging about Hannah and your love for her. ALWAYS in my heart thoo Jer, if you only knew how loved you were by many. Watch over us upthere son and smile. RIP Jerry, i love you so much.
bri aston
December 9, 2006
so sorry to loose you jerry,(human pinnata).your still with us,in our heartd and minds,my deepest condolansces at this very sad time.Aston,UK
Daniel Shone
December 9, 2006
Jerry, you where much loved and missed. The world will be a darker place without you.
Karen R.
December 9, 2006
Jerry.... Keep the musik playin dood! Save me a beanbag chair so when its my time to join ya we can sit and talk about everything on your mind. Watch over me When i make this huge trip to London...... *hugz* enjoy being in the 2nd world mate.... we all love u
Carley
December 9, 2006
Jer!!! You are missed by many...miss hearing you DJ, you rocked the radio! I would have told you my birthday date so you could moon us all! ( I will remember you by the full moon =) ) Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. We miss you!! Carley & Jerry
Hannah Coone
December 9, 2006
Jerry, you were and are, my one true love. This year knowing you will stay close to my heart forever and I am just so glad that everybody thinks I made you so very happy in your last months. You never wanted to make me cry and I'm sure you've been seeing a lot of my tears since this happened, but know that they are tears for the loss of you, not because of you. I remember you said we were both the same in our want to be loved...if theres one thing that is happy about your passing is that you died whilst loving me, and me loving you. Rest In Peace honey, we will meet again when it is my time. I love you.
Caleb Foster
December 8, 2006
Gerry i Know your looking down at us with the love that we all gave you. Im so happy to have heard that before you left you were having a good relationship with your Mom and Mine and im glad it didnt end with regret love you Caleb
Tasha Herald
December 8, 2006
Jerry, Your an awesome guy. I cant believe your gone. It seems so unreal. You will be missed, and I will think about you every day. I only wish I could of talked to you one last time...
Sarah Pomaib
December 8, 2006
Jer... i know ur in a better place and that ur being treated right. i know ur watching over all of us and possibly mooning a few as well just to get a few laffs. but i still have ur "life" as u called it around my neck and as i told u..u'll a permanate part of me. we had lots of fun together. always there to help, but i'll miss n love u always and forever!!
Amy Smith
December 8, 2006
you will forever be in my heart Jerry. you are too young to meet your maker. love always
conni
December 7, 2006
Jerry, you will always remain in my heart, you were a great friend, and made me feel loved. mere words will never be able to express what you meant to me, but i'm sure you knew. I will miss your chatroom prescence greatly, and manage to get through the days ahead without you, but only cause I know you will remain with me in spirit. May god bless and keep you. ~namaste~
Fran Johnson
December 7, 2006
My dear sweet Jerry, you will forever be in my heart. I will hold close to me the memories of the good times we had. The only comfort that I can find is that now you are at peace... I will miss you and love you forever.
Rachal Jackson
December 7, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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