Jerry Wayne Waggoner || Obituary

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Jerry Wayne Waggoner passed away shortly before midnight on Thursday, November 10. He suffered a fall on September 24. Though he fought long and hard, he was never able to recover from his injuries. Jerry was born in Paris, Texas, on March 14, 1944, to Ellis Washington Waggoner
and Loda Ella (Caldwell) Waggoner.

Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and father, his five sisters: Bernice Pendleton (and husband Louis) of Paris, Texas; Charlene Sloate (and husband Bob) of Paris, Texas; Inez Head (and husband Lois Dean) of Paris, Texas; Louise Mackey (and husband J.D.) of Paris, Texas, and Shirley Culpepper of Paris, Texas, and one brother, Harold Waggoner (and wife Patsy) of Paris, Texas.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Clarissa (O’Neal) Waggoner of Paris, TX; his son Roger Waggoner of Paris, Texas; his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Ken Earp of Frisco, Texas. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Ashlee Thomas (and husband Will) of North Bend, Oregon, and his grandsons, Austin and Aaron Earp of Frisco, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry worked many jobs throughout his life–rancher, factory worker, funeral home, insurance salesman, security guard…the one job he found the most rewarding, however, was his barbecue business. His barbecue business gave him opportunities to help many people by donating meals and hosting fundraising events. He loved and lived to help others, and it showed in everything he did.

A small and simple service will be held on Saturday, November 19, at 2:00 PM at the Pavilion of Mt. Tabor Cemetery. The cemetery is located about 8 miles from the intersection of Highway 271 and Loop 286 in Caviness, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please spend time with your family–maybe going out for a nice barbecue dinner or having some chips and queso in Jerry’s honor.

Online condolences may be sent to the Waggoner family by visiting www.fry-gibbs.com