Jerry Roberts

Jerry Darrell Roberts, 88 years of age, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2012. Jerry resided at Good Samaritan Denton Village for the last two years, and peacefully passed away there, surrounded by his family. Jerry is survived by his wife Gloria (of 66 years); his two daughters Carol Roberts (of Cross Roads, TX) and Karen Files (of Frisco, TX); and his son-in-laws Wesley Moore and Roger Files. He had seven grandchildren: Kimberly Gorden, Amber Finn, Jennifer Files, Christopher Files, Jeffrey Files, Kasee Thomas and Jay Moore; four great-grandchildren, and one sister, Jane Perry. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Jerry was born in Poynor, TX, on September 27, 1923 to Jerry and Louise Roberts. Upon graduation from Jacksonville High School, he entered the service, where he served 7 years in the Army Air Corps during World War II. While Jerry never considered himself to be a hero, he flew 33 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross before his B-29 was shot down on a bombing mission over Singapore. He was one of only three survivors from a crew of eleven from that mission, and was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries. Jerry received many additional medals for his service to his Country. When he returned from the War, Jerry married Gloria Alice Scott of Beaumont, TX. The couple was always devoted to their family and to their Christian faith. Jerry was ordained as a Baptist Deacon in 1957, and served in many leadership capacities in his church. Moving to Corsicana, TX in 1960, Jerry owned and operated White’s Auto Store, until he retired in 1983. To spend more time with their daughters, the couple moved to Denton in 2002, and became members of the Highland Baptist Church. Services will be held in the Chapel of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana, TX on Saturday, February 4th. Visitation will be at 1 pm. The funeral service will be at 2 pm, with Dr. Rick Lamb officiating. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Files, Jeff Files, Jay Moore, Ryan Finn, Jason Thomas, Josh Hollingsworth, Caleb Hollingsworth, and Tim Owen. Jerry’s family would like to extend a special thanks to his loving caregivers at Good Samaritan Denton Village. A memorial service will be held there in the Chapel on Friday, February 10th at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a contribution be made to Good Samaritan Denton Village.

Jerry Roberts

September 27, 1923 - February 1, 2012