Jerry Vernon May, 58 of Beaumont died Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont after a sudden illness.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Monday, March 26, 2007 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin in Beaumont followed by interment with a full honor guard in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2007 at the mortuary.
A native of Crockett, Texas, Jerry was a longtime resident of Beaumont. He selflessly dedicated thirty-eight years to the State of Texas through his service with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jerry began his honorable career stationed in Winnie as a Trooper, and promoted through the ranks to Senior Corporal in Jefferson County. He was the first and only Corporal that has been stationed there.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Linda May of Beaumont; two sons, Jerry May, Jr. of Beaumont and Troy Ienna and his wife Jan of Bevil Oaks; daughter, Christine Ienna of Brandon, Florida; granddaughter, Taylor Ienna; grandson, Brandon Ward; mother, Estelle May of Beaumont; sister, Dianne Green and her husband Ken of Kirbyville; niece, Helen Wilson and her husband Jack of Nederland; aunts, JoAnn Walker and her husband Delbert of Grapeland and Frances Whitmire of Livingston; and numerous sisters-in-law; and one brother-in-law. His father, Vernon May, Jr. preceded him in death.
His family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, PMB 382, 8127 Mesa Drive, Suite E-206, Austin, Texas 78759-8632 to benefit the families of Troopers lost in the line of duty. (www.dpsoa.com)
