Jerry Randall Dorries, age 57, of Chicota, also known as #5 passed from this life on Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.
A graveside service has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Long Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Chris Kelley officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
Jerry was born on May 29, 1955 in Baird, Texas to Allison and Frances Dorries. He worked in construction before finding his passion as a truck driver. He spent his later years enjoying time with his family and riding motorcycles with his loving wife, Gail. He loved spending time with his three grandchildren and other loved ones. He married Cynthia Gail Borden on May 27, 1974 in Lancaster, Texas. Together they had three children. Jerry and Gail spent 38 memorable years together.
He leaves behind his wife, Gail of the home; two children, Christy Elmore of Chicota, Shane Dorries of Blossom; three grandchildren, Brandon Dorries of the home, Kristin and Sara Elmore of Chicota; two sisters, Sondra Jarvis and Evelyn Adams; brother Gene Dorries and a host of nieces, nephews, many other family members and friends.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jim Hyatt, Pete Hyatt, Toni Clarkson and Platinum Hospice for helping us care for him in his last days.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Dorries; his parents; 2 sisters, Barbara Grant and Margie Elliot.
Pallbearers will be Shane Dorries, Brandon Dorries, Josh Jones, Justin Dorries, Tim Garner, Allen Perdue and Pete Dorries.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Hyatt, George Powell, William Ferguson and Clay Payne.
Online condolences may be sent to the Dorries family at www.fry-gibbs.com