Rev. Jerry Doyle Wheat

Rev. Jerry Doyle Wheat, 71 of Rosenberg, Texas was born on September 17, 1944 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Curtis and Alma Wheat. Surrounded by his family, he passed on to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Glen Wheat, brother-in-law Wyatt Stafford; sister-in-law Yvonne Wheat and beloved son, Gregory A. Wheat.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Judy Wheat of Rosenberg; his three sons Bradford Wheat and wife, Rita of Rosenberg; Nathan Wheat and wife, Linda of Rosenberg; Andrew Wheat and wife, Andrea of Bossier City, Louisana; his seven grandchildren Tanya George and husband, Christopher; Laura Regalado and husband, Joseph; Samuel Olivares and wife, Sonya; Ashton Barnett and husband, Lance; Stephany Cortez and husband, Chris; Anthony Wheat and wife, Caroline; Courtney Alcock and husband, Andrew; Jacqueline Wheat; and Bradford Wheat Jr; his great-grandchildren Julian, Cheyanne, Cailyn, Ava, Syona, Baylan, Lilah, Harper, Aiden and an unborn baby boy due in December; his four sisters Sally Robertson and husband, Penal; Net Morrison and husband, Clovis; Sarah Stafford; Peggy Herring and husband, Bruce; his brother Ned Wheat and wife, Dean; his sister-in-law, Minnie Wheat; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The youngest of seven, Jerry grew up in the small town of Bogalusa, Louisiana. He graduated from Bogalusa High in May of 1961. He then went on to marry his high school sweetheart on October 26, 1962 and moved to Baton Rouge where they had their first three boys. They later had their youngest son in New Orleans. In 1967, he studied for one year at Texas Bible College then located in Houston, Texas and finished his degree at Apostolic Bible Institute, St. Paul Minnesota on June 7, 1970. He was an exceptional student, which gained the attention of the college President, Rev S.G. Norris, who appointed him as pastor of a church before graduating. He went on to pastor in several states including Louisiana, Kentucky and Minnesota before making The Pentecostals of Rosenberg his home church in 1978, serving as Pastor for 37 years.

As a child, Jerry dreamed of being a cowboy and living in Texas. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a passion for all types of automobiles and once drove to New Mexico to buy a 1937 Dodge. He loved to be "in the know" becoming a connoisseur of news, consuming large amounts of all news mediums. Well known for his sense of humor, he always had a new joke to tell. Above all, he spent his life teaching the Word of God and gave without hesitation to anyone who needed help.

Visitation and Services are as follows: At The Pentecostals of Rosenberg located at 1008 Allen Street, Rosenberg Texas 77471.

Saturday, September 26 - Pastor Reflection service 7:00pm, visitation beginning at 2:00pm.

Sunday, September 27 - Celebration of Life service 3:00pm, visitation beginning at 12:00pm, Rev. Arnold Morton officiating.

Monday, September 28 - Farewell service 11:00am, Rev. Arnold Morton officiating. Burial to follow at West Gethsemane Cemetary in Rosenberg, Texas.

Serving as Pallbearers are grandsons Bradford Wheat Jr, Joseph Regalado, Samuel Olivares, Christopher George, Andrew Alcock and Chris Cortez. In honor to the man of God, 30 honorary Pallbearers will also serve.

The family gives special thanks to his doctors and nurses at CHI St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Pentecostals of Rosenberg Memorial Fund, 1020 Allen Street Rosenberg, Texas 77471.

Tributes and words of condolence may be left at www.clairebrothersfuneral.com.

Funeral services are under the direction of Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft, Houston, Texas 77081.