Jerry Deborah, 61, of Beaumont died November 13, 2006 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital.
He was born in Nopal, Texas, raised in Yorktown, and has been a resident of Beaumont
since 1963. Jerry entered Lamar University on a music scholarship, and graduated in 1967 with a B.S. in Political Science. He began his career with American National Insurance Company in 1968. In 1973, he opened his own Farmers Insurance Agency. He continued active participation in local and national insurance organizations.
He was an avid outdoorsman that relished the time he spent hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He was a true steward of the land, and was active in wildlife conservation. His interest in cattle lead him to be a founding member of the American Braler Association.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Claudia Deborah of Beaumont; son, Michael Deborah and his wife Cheryl of Sugar Land; and other loving friends and family members.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. A gathering of family and friends will be held Tuesday evening from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 5144, Beaumont, Texas 77726-5144 or charity of choice.
