Jerry was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 15, 1943.
He graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where he received his bachelor’s degree in theology.
Jerry was an entrepreneur and enjoyed a long career in sales. He had a passion for computer technology, loved helping others, and his gentle nature was displayed through his love of many pets. Jerry loved to make people laugh and had a gift for finding humor in the most difficult of situations. His humor was never rehearsed, but rather spontaneous…from the heart.
Jerry is survived by Carol Kestner, his wife of 45 years, a blended family of 5 children, Carrie Chavez and husband Rey, David Roberge and wife Amanda, Andy Abbott, Danny Abbott, Ashley Borton and husband Eric, his 8 grandchildren, Carley Abbott, Kenzie Hendry, Maggie Borton, Keaton Abbott, Cristina Chavez, Max Borton, Isabel Chavez, Miles Borton, and 2 and a half great-grandchildren, Mia Rose, Gavin, and soon to be Baby Hendry. They loved him dearly and knew him as “Big Dad.” He will be greatly missed and forever in their hearts.