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Jerry Max Blessing

1942 - 2016

Jerry Max Blessing obituary, 1942-2016, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

Jerry Blessing Obituary

Jerry Max Blessing, 74, of Fort Worth passed away Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 Graveside service: 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood. Born and raised in Littlefield. He grew up farming on the family farm, until moving his family to Fort Worth in 1968 to begin his career at Lockheed Martin until he retired in 2000. He loved watching NASCAR with his family and was an avid sports fan. He adored his grandchildren and loved sharing the joys of farming, riding tractors through the hay fields and watching them pick up and toss the hay bales into the truck or at times each other. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Zora Blessing; and brother, James Blessing. Survivors: Wife, Martha, of 52 years; son, Matt (Vicki); daughter, Debbie Mitchell (Jesse); son, Thomas; grandchildren, Sarah Lummus (Brad) and Justin Mitchell, Jeremy Blessing, Nickolas Blessing (Ashley Haynes), Zackary Blessing (Amber Shannon); great-granddaughters, Alessa and Isabella Lummus; brothers, Joe Blessing (Sharon), Ed Blessing (Edith); and several nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 6, 2016.

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October 18, 2018

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Jeff Smith

February 11, 2018

I loved being your neighbor. I just found out tonight. My thoughts are with your family.

Brian Marshall

November 7, 2016

Many fond memories of Jerry Blessing he was an example of taking life easy after retirement...Doing what he wanted to do ..When he wanted to do it ...and last but not least...IF he wanted to do it.. I will continue to JB in his honor! My family's prayers are with the Blessing family Love and Respect...

Kathy Blessing-Cook

November 7, 2016

Martha, Matt, Debbie & Thomas - I am sorry to hear about Jerry. Ya'll are strong in your faith, so lean on that in this tough time. I will say a prayer for your family.
Joe & Ed - Remember all the good times ya'll had as kids and well, as grown ups too.
Justin & Sarah - Try to keep sight of the fact that you were loved by your Papa and hold onto those memories.

Prayers for your strength and sending love to you all.

November 6, 2016

Martha, so very sorry to hear about Jerry!
I did not know that he was sick. I know
that you and all your family are very sad
now, but in time you will have those happy precious memories to carry with you forever. Again so very sorry Martha!!

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Sandy Lundberg

November 6, 2016

Martha and family - so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort thru all your many friends and family at this time. We all love you!!!

Bonnie Blaylock

November 6, 2016

Martha and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Torey Winkler

November 6, 2016

I pray for Heavenly Father to give you peace and calming at this time of parting. Telling a parent goodbye is so very hard, no matter our age. Love to you and your Family, Torey and Max

Bernadette Young

November 6, 2016

Debbie and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at such a difficult time. Bernadette and Ricardo Young

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Greenwood Memorial Park

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