Jerry Raymond Halford, Sr.

Jerry was born May 19, 1936 in Visalia, California to Eva Mae and John Rubert Halford. He graduated from Plainview High School in 1955 and went on to serve his country with the Marine Corps. On November 3, 1984, he married Kay Coburn in Amarillo. Together, they shared many wonderful and memorable years. He worked at ASARCO for many years, culminating with him serving as president of the union. After ASARCO, he worked and retired from Texas Dodge and also from UniFirst after giving nine more years of service. He greatly enjoyed hunting, watching the Dallas Cowboys and western movies and novels. He was very involved with his children and grandchildren, coaching football and baseball at the Maverick Club. In his younger days, he enjoyed play days at the Rolling Hills Riding Club, even winning the Pony Express Race in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Deborah Halford and a brother, Rusty Halford. The family wants to thank the physicians and staff of the VA Community Living Center for their care and compassion. He is survived by his wife, Kay; his children, Jerry "Rookie" Halford and wife Michele of Jacksonville, NC, Cheri Thompson and husband Kevin of Ft. Worth, Darrin Halford and wife Jennifer of Fayetteville, NC, Tracy Longwell of West Virginia, Shane White and wife Jinger of Amarillo, Shawne White of Amarillo, Shannon Vanover and husband Michael of Amarillo; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; his sister, Eva Fisher of Amarillo, as well as a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life Washington Ave. Christian Church 3800 S. Washington Ave. Amarillo, TX 79109 Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Memorial Contributions

Maverick Boys and Girls Club 1923 S. Lincoln Street Amarillo, TX 79109 Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard West Amarillo, TX 79106