In the early hours of the morning on December 11, Jerry Cripe peacefully left this world for the next. He left his earthly body, to join our heavenly Father. He was born on April 4, 1944 to Galen Cripe and Nell Cook, in Goshen, IN. Jerry attended Goshen HS, where he played football and participated in field and track. He was a true American patriot, enlisting in the Marines being assigned to the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division. He later married the love of his life on October 21, 1973, and worked in the automotive sales and finance industry for many years before his retirement, relocating to Texas. Jerry loved the outdoors, was an avid fisher, gun enthusiast and loved the New Orleans Saints. He was a jack-of-all trades, and could fix just about anything.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jewellie, his 4 children, Brian Cripe of Goshen, IN, Terry (Katrina) Cripe of Goshen, IN, Paul Cripe of Gainesville, TX, and Christine (Kevin) Sheets of Fort Worth, TX, 6 grandchildren, Zach (Heather) Cripe, Brook (Aaron) Krabill, Austin Cripe, Peyton Cripe, Bryce Sheets, McKenna Cripe, 2 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and two infant children.
Jerry is currently in the care of Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville, TX. Per his wishes he will be cremated with no funeral services. A memorial service will be held by his family at a later date with the assistance of Crossroads Baptist Church in Gainesville, TX.
My most sincere sympathies Jewellie, Paul, Chrissy and all of your family.
That picture is one I want to remember of him. I so enjoyed our last visit. He sounded the same, acted the same, but his body was failing him. I’m thankful for you guys’ friendship and am sending hugs and prayers of comfort for you Jewel. Please come see us all soon.
So very sorry!! God bless all of you and help you through!Praying for you all!! ????❤❤
I love you brother be with our lord.you will be missed.
Thank you Janet
Our hearts go out to you, Sis.
My heart aches for you and you family. Prayers for you
May he be at peace and Pain free now…My thoughts and prayers are with your family,
Hope Cripe-Silcox
Jewel,
Phil and I wish you and your family our love and hope the peace Jerry has now found be within your hearts. Jerry will always be in our family of friends and will be missed. The pain he had, seemed to melt away on our last gathering of friends. He’s smiles, laughter and joy as we all talked seemed to melt away his pain and worry. I am so glad to have that memory of Jerry and you together, then and always.
All of our Love and Prayers.
Phil and Ronda
Praying
My deepest sympathy to to all!
And pray God gives you all the peace and comfort you need during this time of heartache!
Prayers to you Jewel and your Families❤️ GodBless??????
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family. God be with you always.
Our deepest sympathies are sent to you and the family. He was a good friend and will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jerry was truly one of a kind. Always looked forward to seeing him each week to catch up on life….. Hugs to you! The Singletons
Im very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with with you all.
Psalms 62:1 – My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
Psalms 147:3 – He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
John 16:22 – So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. ??