Jerry Lon Montgomery

Jerry Lon Montgomery, 70, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011, in Amarillo.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2011, in the First Baptist Church in Memphis with Rev. Larry Clonts, Pastor of the Quail Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was held at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors, 1644 North 18th Street in Memphis.

Jerry was born February 3, 1941, in Memphis to James Paul and Gladys Mae Adams Montgomery.  He married Henrietta Ward on September 17, 1979, in Memphis.  He had been a resident of the Texas Panhandle most of his life.

He was a servant to anyone he had befriended and never expected anything in return.  He was a lover of horses and cattle.  He loved kids and taught Sunday school for many years.  He lived a good Christian life and was instrumental in being a good role model to others.  He was a member of the Quail Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a great grandson, Tyler Jack Vann.

He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Montgomery of Memphis; a son, Daryl Montgomery and wife Jeanene of Panhandle; three daughters, Jeri Lon Montgomery of Memphis, Jana Kay Tippett and husband Clif of Memphis, Angela Lane and husband Jason of Childress; three brothers, Jack Montgomery, Mike Montgomery and wife Velma, and Lacy Montgomery and wife Nancy all of Memphis; 10 grandchildren, Amanda, Rebecca, Jason, Kayla, K.C., Kami Ann, Ashley, Sarah, Creed, and Carson; three great grandchildren, Hadley, Jayleigh, and Jasmyne.

The family requests memorials be sent to BSA Children‘s Miracle Network or the American Heart Association.

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