Jerrell Wayne Countryman Obituary (1946

Jerrell Wayne Countryman, was born on November 26, 1946 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Royal A. and Lula Mae Wadsworth Countryman. Jerry grew up in Midlothian and graduated from Midlothian High School in 1964. He worked at Wyatt's grocery during high school. After high school he attended Arlington State College and was a writer for Farmer Stockton magazine. In 1967 he and several friends joined the United States Marine Corp Reserves where he served until 1973 and was a proud supporter of all the United States services. He was an avid reader, writer, practical joker and loved playing poker. He fancied himself an entrepreneur and owned several "adult beverage" establishments over the years as well as worked private security for a time. He loved living back in his hometown and seeing all the changes. The neighbors gave him a rocking chair for his front porch and he spent a lot of time there people watching, having lunch in the park and just driving around. Jerrell passed away unexpectedly January 13th in his home in Midlothian. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Darrell. He is survived by his sister, Betty Countryman Moore (Bill), Sister-in-Law Danetta Springer Countryman Chapman, niece Dawn Moore and great nephew Lucas Moore. To celebrate his life a visitation will be held on January 20, 2024 from 10 to 11 in the morning at Midlothian Funeral Home. A service will follow at 11.