Jerrold Goffron Dewease

Jerrold Goffron Dewease, age 80, of Houston, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019. He will be laid to rest in Louisville, Mississippi, at Liberty Baptist Church where he attended church as a child, came to accept the Lord as his Savior and was baptized. Graveside services and interment will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 9 with Bro. Charles Rook officiating. Jerrold was the first-born son to Elmer and Vera Dewease on December 23, 1938, in Noxapater, Mississippi. Jerrold graduated valedictorian from Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering. He began his career at Allen Fossil Plant, in Memphis; then he was promoted to superintendent of Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Athens, Alabama. A brilliant nuclear engineer, Jerrold moved his family to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to manage all 3 nuclear power plants for the Tennessee Valley Authority. In the early 1980’s, Jerrold transferred to Houston to work for Houston Lighting and Power to oversee the construction of the South Texas Project Nuclear Plant. Jerrold ended his outstanding career at Entergy in Jackson, Mississippi, as the vice president of the nuclear division. Jerrold and his wife Jessie moved back to the Clear Lake area to retire close to their children and grandchildren. Above all, Jerrold will be remembered as a kind, giving gentleman who truly loved the Lord and his family, always putting family before self. A faithful believer and the family spiritual leader, Jerrold always gave a heartwarming speech and prayer at every family gathering. Jerrold boldly shared his faith, love and gratitude for the Lord with his words, his character and his walk with Jesus Christ. He gave back to his church and community serving as a long-time member of First Baptist Church Pasadena and Rotary of Space Center. Jerrold is preceded in death by his loving parents. He leaves behind the love of his life, wife of 61 years Jessie Mae; his sister Etora Dewease; his brother Steve Dewease and children Jerry Dewease and wife Anita; Jeff Dewease and wife Cindy; Jason Dewease; and Jessica Tuttoilmondo and husband Mark. He was Pawpaw to grandchildren Andrew, Matthew, Brandon, Makayla, Sterling and Mark Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in honor of Jerrold may be given to The American Cancer Society, 1380 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39213. Services are under the direction of Nowell Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.

Jerrold Goffron Dewease

December 23, 1938 - October 27, 2019

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December 23, 1938 - October 27, 2019

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