Gerald "Jerry" J Maguire , VRHS Class of 1972
Gerald "Jerry" Maguire was born January 12th, 1953 in Albany, New York and passed away with his beloved wife of 25 years, Carolyn Maguire, by his side on November 19th, 2022 in Shenandoah, Texas. Always up for an adventure, Jerry moved to Texas after high school in search of employment. In 1996, Jerry met Carolyn and they were married on May 24, 1997. One of Jerry's favorite pastimes was attending and volunteering at The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. He and Carolyn faithfully served the Livestock Committee for 25 years, both becoming Lifetime Members. Many treasured memories were made over the years at the HLS&R from riding rides with all the Grandkids to working the events with friends that became family. Jerry also enjoyed participating in BBQ Cookoffs with his "Show Me The Money" Team of cookers, traveling in his RV with Carolyn and attending the many sporting events of the Grandchildren. Jerry had a love of baseball, playing on teams well into his adult years. He also had a love of music and passed down his love of The Beatles to many of the Grandchildren. Jerry is survived by his wife Carolyn and their constant companion Casper, Stepchildren Paul Jones, Lisa Droddy and husband Eric. Grandchildren, Laci Jones, Dawson Jones and wife Karoline , Easton Droddy and wife Madison, Parker Hailey and wife Leah, Jaiden Droddy, Kieran Droddy and Teagan Droddy. He is also survived by eight siblings, Sisters Barbara Blasen, Mary Maguire, Kathleen McDonald and husband Randy Roehr, Theresa Jones and husband Rusty. Brothers, Michael Maguire, Richard Maguire and wife Claire, Daniel Maguire and wife Theresa, Francis Maguire and wife Maureen. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father Francis and Mary Maguire and one Sister, Diane Maguire. Interment at Chita Cemetery, Chita, Texas after service at the Trinity Pines Baptist Church in Trinity, Texas.