In memory of

Jerry Dean Hall

Jan 21, 1934
Dec 26, 2019

Obituary

Jerry Dean Hall went forward to life eternal on December 26, 2019 at his home in Silverton, Oregon. Jerry was born on January 21, 1934 in a farmhouse in Dialville, Texas to Hubert and Bernardine Hall. He had two sets of loving grandparents and lots of caring aunts and uncles. He lived and grew to manhood in Palestine, Texas where he excelled in all sports, especially football. He went on to play football for Rice University in Houston. Upon graduation Jerry turned down a contract with the Detroit Lions to enter the Navy with the express desire to fly jet aircraft. His Navy career of being a carrier pilot lasted nine years and resulted in lifelong friendships.

In 1966 Jerry left the Navy and was hired by Pan American World Airways, flying out of San Francisco. In 1967 he married Judy Jarrett Turner and her three sons, Mark, Clay and Rick. They made their home in Concord, CA where their son, Jason was born in 1969. In 1972 they moved to Medford, OR. Where they stayed until 2007 when Jerry and Judy moved to Silverton, OR to be closer to children and grandchildren.

Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing the Klamath, Rogue and Smith Rivers. He was an avid hunter of deer, antelope and elk and chukar. He and his sons enjoyed backpacking in the Marble Mountains of California and the Wallowa’s in Oregon. In later years, Jerry enjoyed camping and riding dirt bikes with his friends Ron Toombs and Wayne Stone. For several years, he and his high school teammates held a reunion on Lake Frankston in Texas to relive past glories and catch fish. Since moving to Silverton, he and Jason have enjoyed duck hunting at James Rice’s Waterfowl Guide Service. He was a member of the Canby Rod and Gun Club.

Jerry was an excellent wood worker and a master at intricate design. The family has some beautiful mementos as a result. Jerry’s interest in words, their meaning and pronunciation aided in his ability to complete the crossword puzzle each day. He maintained his wonderful sense of humor to the very end of his life.

As he matured, Jerry’s faith and his relationship with his Lord deepened and strengthened. He attended the Nazarene Church in Medford and Salem for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Rachel Turner. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy, his sons, Mark (Oregon City, OR) Clayton (Kara, Casper, WY), Rick (Trina, Keizer, OR) Jason, (Tricia, Oregon City, OR), fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. His sister, Jackie Newman resides in Palestine, Texas.

Arrangements have been handled by Johnson Funeral Home of Salem. At Jerry’s request there will be no funeral service.

Messages of Sympathy

  1. Chuck Burns says:

    We were in Navy flight school together and became good friends. So sorry
    Iwated too long to reestablish contact. RIP buddy! Capt Charles E Burns U S N ( Ret ).

  2. Cheryl Hall Spruill says:

    So sorry to hear about Jerry Dean's passing. He was my first cousin via his Father being my Dad, Walter, eldest brother. The family will be in our hearts and prayers. God bless you all.

  3. Cyndi Jarrett Carlson says:

    What a lovely tribute to Uncle Jerry. He was an amazing man. I will miss him.

  4. Gary and Diane Cummings says:

    Our precious Judy and wonderful family. Gary and I have counted it such a great honor and privilege to be good friends of this wonderful couple. Their love for one another was so evident on a daily basis and having fun and laughter was part of every day. We were made to feel like family and always welcomed into their beautiful home. Gods love and their love for Him has always been exhibited. We will miss Jerry’s great stories of his military career, flying for both the military and Pan Am and his hunting stories. I know that going forward Judy will still say “woo hoo” when she comes in the door at home. Love you all so much.

  5. Staff of Johnson Funeral Home says:

    Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home with Jerry's arrangements. May all of his family be blessed and comforted in this time of loss.

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