Jerry was born on September 12, 1951, in Vernon, Texas to Brady Jasper Emmons and Margie Alice Garrett Emmons. Jerry graduated from Greenville High School in 1970 and worked as a salesman most of his life. He sold men's clothing at L. O. Hammons in downtown Greenville, and at Bealls in Crossroads Mall. He worked for several years as an expediter and material coordinator at the former E-Systems. He retired from Crumpton TV as a cellular sales representative.
Jerry was known to be extremely competitive. He was an avid golfer and a devoted Texas Longhorn fan. Jerry was a singer and played guitar. He and his siblings enjoyed singing gospel music, and he also enjoyed playing at local venues with his band, Jerry Emmons and the Country Side.
Jerry is survived by his son Zachary Emmons and wife Taylor, daughter Karli Emmons Roberts and husband Seth, former wife and best friend Lou Ann Price, grandchildren Henli Roberts, Jasper Emmons, Jocelyn Bancroft, and sister Mary Emmons Pollan.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Don, Willie and Bobby Emmons, sisters Ruby Pollan and Alice Long, and infant sons Brady Dale Emmons and Jerry Dean Emmons, Jr.
Condolences(6)
Kati Glasgow
Waco, TX Monday, December 16, 2024 Zach and Karli I have so many great memories of your dad, I will never forget him. Love you!!Deborah lowrey
Wolfe city, TX Sunday, December 15, 2024 Jerry was great guy . I graduated the year after him. I pray for comfort for his family.Kati Glasgow
Waco, TX Sunday, December 15, 2024 Zach and Karli I have so many fond memories of your dad I will never forget him. Love you guys.Janie Reisor
Greenville, TX Sunday, December 15, 2024 I am so sorry for your loss praying for all the family and friends.Brandi Murrey
Greenville, TX Sunday, December 15, 2024 Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.Barbara Marcussen
Allen, TX Friday, December 13, 2024 My sympathies go out to the entire family and friends for the loss of Jerry. I worked with him years ago and he was a good friend . He was proud of his children . He had a strong supporter in Lou Ann. Now he can watch over them from Heaven .