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Jerry Estes Deckard

Dallas, Texas

1926 - 2015

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September 11, 2015
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Dallas, Texas

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DECKARD, Jerry Estes Jerry Estes Deckard was born on August 17, 1926 to the late Harry Foster Deckard and Jesse Ferrell Estes Deckard in Whitesboro, Texas. He passed away peacefully on September 11, 2015 at the age of 89 years. Jerry served in the United States Navy during WWII and awarded the...

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I only met Jerry a couple of times, even though my grandfather, Lee W. Deckard of Whitesboro, TX, was his uncle. I did have the pleasure of organizing a reunion of sorts about five or so years ago, near Whitesboro, TX, at Don's Barbeque. We enjoyed becoming acquainted with both he and Sally. I am saddened by his passing, and regret that I cannot attend the services.

My deepest sympathy to the family. Jerry was a good friend from Sherman High School and last year we attended our 70th high school reunion together. We remained friends through the years, visiting in Dallas more often in the past 10 years. I enjoyed his World War II stories and the wonderful pictures he shared. He and Sally will be missed.

He was a wonderful gentleman. I had the honor of being part of a group that took him to Washington as Part of Honor Flight. A very kind and gracious man with a wonderful sense of humor. Rest well Mr. Deckard and thank you for your tireless service to our country.

Sally was a patient at the clinic and we came to know she and Jerry quite well. After Sally passed, Jerry would come up and see his three girls. Marie , Margaret and Brenda. We love you Jerry and now you are with your beloved Sally again!

I am a former neighbor of Jerry and Sallys and enjoyed many lovely dinner parties given in their home over a period of several years. It was always very special when the party was in their home as they pulled all of the stops and we experienced fine china, chrystal and
linens but especially Sally's beautiful floral arrangements she had done herself. It was a joy to watch she and Jerry together as everything they did was a shared and loved effort by both.Jerry always provided us with his...