Gerald "Jerry" Jeghers

Gerald “Jerry” Jeghers, 70, of Sulphur passed away on October 13, 2019 in the comfort of his home.  Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and hunting.  He also enjoyed cooking for many fundraisers and benefits.  Jerry served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Bexar.  He was proud to be a veteran and have served his country.  Jerry made friends easily and loved to help others.  He had many friends and extended family that meant the world to him.

Jerry is survived by his companion of six years, Tina Bivens; three children, Melanie Rotz and husband, Robert “Bob”, Cindy Hornbeck and husband, Bryan and Stephanie Noman and husband, Fawzi; six grandchildren, Mark, Jeffrey, Brady, Spencer, Samantha and Simon; and one sister, Virginia LaNier.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Vivian Hoffpauir Jeghers.

Services for Jerry will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11 AM at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home in Sulphur.  Burial will follow at Royer Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 4-8 PM and will resume on Saturday from 8 AM until the time of service. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the woundedwarriorproject.org.