Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Harrold C. Stitt Sr. and Virginia Stitt, brother Harrold C Stitt Jr., and son Jerrold R. Stitt Jr.;
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Stitt of 33 years, his sisters Shirley Moylan of Bellville TX, Betty Murphy of Dundalk MD, and Pamela Marange of Baldwin MD.; Sons Brian Stitt and wife Tina of Dundalk MD, Clyde Bailey of Childress TX, Steven Stitt and wife Kelly of Glen Burnie MD, Jason Bailey and wife Jodie of La Porte TX, and daughter Erica Gonzales and Javier of Clear Lake TX; He has twenty grandkids and eight great grand kids and many nieces and nephews.
Jerry served in the US Army with the 7th Armored Squadron 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam. He worked in construction and sales. He was a member of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans). He was also a member of Bayshore Baptist Church in La Porte.
Jerry enjoyed working with his hands. He loved to fish and treasured spending time with his grandkids. He loved serving his church and helping those in need around him. While battling cancer he formed friendships with other vets and was an encouragement to each of them. His friendship has blessed the lives of many.
He will always be remembered in the hearts of many people for his enduring joy in the midst of all things that he went through.