Jerry T. Wilbanks

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Jerry Taylor Wilbanks was born November 18, 1980 to Guy and Joyce Wilbanks. He was born and raised in Linden, Texas. Jerry was a graduate of the Linden-Kildare Class of 2000. He was everybody’s best friend. He always had a ready smile and a big bear hug.. He earned the name β€œCaretaker” by always doing what he could to take care of others. He was a member of the Red Hill Fire Department and the VFW Auxiliary. He volunteered anytime his community needed him.
Jerry loved riding his motorcycle, hunting, boating, camping and traveling. But, most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Jerry went to be with his Lord on November 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Guy and Geri Wilbanks; and Rev. Roland and Grace Miller.
Jerry is survived by his parents, Guy and Joyce Wilbanks; brothers, Guy R. Wilbanks, Leroy Wilbanks and wife, Kaitlin; niece, Evelyn Kay Wilbanks; several aunts and uncles; numerous cousins; and a host of friends.
Services for Mr. Wilbanks will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Cross Creek Cowboy Church. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

 

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  1. Jerry you were the most wonderful cousin. I have so many memories with you that I will treasure. I will miss your hugs so much. You were so gentle and sweet yet so strong. You had the kindest eyes. I will miss your visits to MI in the summer. I love you so much ??

  2. Jerry you were the best person I knew. I was blessed to be a dear friend of yours for nearly 30 years. You where there for me and my family anytime we needed you! You were the big brother I never had! Until we meet again, I love you brother!

  3. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My prayers and thoughts with you all. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories you have.

  4. Missed for than you could possibly believe, I love you so very much!!! Until we meet again my dear loving friend

  5. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
    Rest easy Uncle Jerry till I see you again. Love and miss you. Nolan Sponholz

  6. Jerry you were the most wonderful cousin. I have so many memories with you that I will treasure. I will miss your hugs so much. You were so gentle and sweet yet so strong. You had the kindest eyes. I will miss your visits to MI in the summer. I love you so much ??

  7. So sorry for the family’s loss. Never any words to say at a time like this. I will say Jerry is the type of person you meet once. Ya never forget. Very kind. Big smile that warms all around.

  8. Oh Jerry… so many thoughts, memories, & words come to mind when thinking about you! You are an amazing soul who always wanted the best for everyone?? You are our Caretaker & I know we have the BEST guardian angel!! I LOVE YOU & I'm gonna miss you so much brother… I hope you're riding high up there! Until we meet again ….

  9. I am thankful for being able to work with such an amazing person. Jerry was such a pleasure to work and talk with. He is gone to soon from us & will be missed.
    Rest in Paradise.

  10. My birthday buddy, my classmate, my friend. I will always remember the smile on your face usually because we were up to no good in band hall. Of all the memories that I have of you I can honestly say that I have no bad ones. You will be greatly missed and always loved by those whose heart you touched. I’m honored to have had mine tugged on a few times by you in only a way a fellow Scorpio would understand. Love you kiddo!

  11. I still can't grasp the fact that you are no longer here. Caitlyn and Nolan love you very much and hope you know that you are the very best Uncle Gummy Bear that any of your nieces and nephews could ever have. We were so blessed to have been able to have you in our lives. You were and will always be my brother, no matter what. I love you brother. Please keep a watch out for Caitlyn and Nolan. Until we see you again.. ??


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