Jerry graduated from Kewanee High School in 1958. He married Sharon Hallinan on May 8, 1964 and they recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Jerry enlisted in the US Marine Corp on July 31, 1963. During his 3 years of service, he was a member of the Marine Rifle Squad of 1965, received a Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and a Rifle Expert Badge.
Jerry worked in retail for Kroger and Budweiser and eventually worked for various car dealerships in the area. He retired from Graff Chevrolet in 2005 after 20 years in sales. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Irving, Texas and the American Legion. He loved gardening and spending time with his family, especially Sharon and their grandchildren.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Harold Cinnamon.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sharon; daughter, Lisa (Fernando) Argumaniz; grandsons, Philip (Nancy) Argumaniz and Anthony Argumaniz; and great grandchildren, Anthony and Rhea.
A funeral service for Jerry will be held Monday, December 9, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. A committal service will take place Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:15 AM at Dallas Fort-Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211.
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