Jerry Rogers Fawcett

Jerry Rogers Fawcett, age 71, passed away on May 29, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. He was born in Pottsboro, Texas on October 2, 1947 to Allie Ray and Ilene Fawcett. He was raised in Denison, Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1969.

Jerry was a faithful follower of Christ since childhood. He was delighted to find a church home at Munger Place Church in 2015 and he served the church with joyful dedication. As a volunteer groundskeeper, he witnessed to members of the community as they passed by on the street on Saturday mornings. He also served as a member of the greeting committee during Sunday services. He lived his life by the gospel of Jesus and gently shared his faith with all he met.

Jerry married Kathleen Berry Fawcett in 1971. The couple was married for 40 years. The couple had three children, Derek, Trevor and Dionne. He was a devoted and loving father and spent his life ensuring his children were loved, supported and guided by his example of kindness, selflessness and generosity. His love for his children came second only to his love for Jesus Christ.

He was an architect and began his career with the City of Dallas, and went on to partner his own firm for 20 years focusing mostly on municipal work, churches, and recreational facilities. When he ventured to his next phase of his career, he combined his love of sports and design and joined HKS in the Sports Division, and went on to launch the Dallas Sports Practice at Gensler. Jerry retired for about two weeks in 2018 and rejoined HKS to continue his career until death. Throughout his career, Jerry grew a large network of colleagues into lasting friendships and left his imprint of faith, integrity and kindness on countless individuals.

In his spare time, Jerry was an avid lover of baseball and amassed an impressive baseball card collection to prove it. He was also passionate about music with wide and eclectic tastes from Van Morrison to Jack White and The Beatles to The Avett Brothers. He collected beautiful, working antique radios and cameras. He happily spent many hours in his front yard chatting and building profound friendships with neighbors. He gave very generously to children’s charities and had very much looked forward to volunteering his time at those organizations in his retirement.

He had a dry sense of humor, a thick head of hair, and an impeccable and enviable taste in style and dress. He was the best dad any child could ever ask for and a better man than most, according to many beloved friends.

His beautiful life and influence will forever be cherished and missed in the lives of his family: Son, Derek Grayson Fawcett of Plano, Texas; Son, Trevor Colin Fawcett of Houston, Texas; Daughter, Kimberly Dionne Fawcett of Dallas, Texas; Granddaughter, Micaela; Mother of his children, Kathleen Fawcett, Brother, Jimmy Fawcett of Plano, Texas; Sister, Debby Shytles of Denton, Texas; Spoiled grand-dogs Chaka, Gozer, and Punkin Brewster; and an endless host of nieces, nephews, friends, colleagues and neighbors.

Jerry donated monthly and generously to St. Jude, Scottish Rite and Children’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please fill the void his absence creates and donate to one of these charities in his honor.