Jerry Burney

September 30, 1941 - March 19, 2021

After spending several years battling Parkinson’s, dementia, and other ailments, Dad went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2021. Even at the end, Dad was concerned about Mom and us kids, and his grandkids, as well as helping anyone in need or in pain (even at the nursing home!).

Mom, Lauren, and I were all grateful we had some precious time to spend with him in these last few months, and just thank God for the life that he lived. We love ya, Dad, and thank you.

– Brett
March 22, 2021

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Tom Whatley Tom Whatley from Granbury, Texas
It would be impossible to express in words alone the joy of knowing Jerry Burney and working along side him. We first met Jerry at "Jerry's Drawing Board" where he helped our company Eagle Metal Products develop some print advertising which put us on the road to growing our company. We came up with a mail-out of a pair of our connector plates with a sticker on them that said "Good Plates, Good Prices, = Good Business". A very simple message but a good one that worked. Later on Jerry came on board to help us in sales. Between Jerry and I we covered the whole USA or as we used to say the "free world". Jerry could cover more territory in a car and meet more people than anyone. There are people all over the USA that loved Jerry or as many called him "Mr. Burney". From Mississippi, to Pennsylvania, to Iowa, and the West Coast Jerry called on hundreds of truss plants and pallet yards across the country. Many of the accounts we have today were brought on by Jerry. His efforts helped to grow our company not only in sales but more importantly as a company with Christian values. You could tell immediately that Jerry served his Savior and put Him first in his life. His kind words, big smile, and accommodating spirit just flowed from him.

Second only to the Lord was his family. He loved his Nelda, Brett, and Lauren. He got such a kick and laugh out of telling stories about them. Like Nelda getting caught at the airport security with all her scissors and knitting tools. You got to admit "that there's funny". Stories of Brett and Lauren's accomplishments and families would always produce a big smile on his face. He was so proud of you.

Jerry was a friend and a man that we will all miss. We were blessed to have him in our lives. We are looking forward to seeing him again in heaven. In the interim may we all strive to bring into this world as much laughter, service to others, and love as this wonderful man.
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Obituary:

Jerry Burney, 79, of Mabank, Texas, passed away peacefully to the presence of his Lord on March 19, 2021. He was born September 30, 1941, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ by becoming a devoted husband, father, and ministering to anyone in need.

In 1965, Jerry served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. At the end of his tour he returned home to marry Nelda Ruth Bennett on June 30, 1967 and had son Brett in 1971 and daughter Lauren in 1973. All three survive Jerry along with 5 grandchildren: Ben, Bo, Tessa, Ella, and Nolan.

Most of Jerry’s career was spent working in newspaper shops around Texas, including the Corpus Christi Caller Times. In 1978, the Burney family was appointed as missionaries to Ghana, West Africa where they lived and served for 6 years. Jerry was responsible for publishing evangelical literature used in churches throughout Ghana as well as starting new congregations and leading worship services.

After the family returned to the United States in 1985, Jerry ran a local print shop in Mabank and worked for several local newspapers around Dallas and East Texas. He retired in 2008 after more than 15 years in sales for Eagle Metal Products to spend cherished time with his family and grand children.

Jerry stayed zealously active in local churches preaching, teaching Sunday school, leading music, serving on committees, and generally ministering to anyone in the community that could use a helping hand and a willing ear.

No memorial service is currently scheduled, but details will be posted on www.jerryandnelda50.com when one is scheduled (and where you can share your memories). Because Jerry was so passionate about helping others, the family has requested that any donations be made in Jerry’s name to the First Baptist Church of Mabank benevolence fund (P. O. Box 283, Mabank, TX 75147, 903-887-3921 www.fbcmabank.com).