Jerry Kizzia's Obituary
Jerry Kizzia, born on February 17, 1947, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, passed away on July 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the memories of a life well lived.
Jerry is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Margaret and son Jason Kizzia; Jerry’s first wife, Connie Patterson and their son Jay Kizzia; grandchildren Jay and Hope and great granddaughter Ali; his sister, Ruth Nelson of Georgetown, Texas, her children Randy, John and Vicki; his brother, Jim Horton and wife Joyce of Richardson, Tx their sons, Justin, Jeremy, and Jerrod; and his sister, Carolyn of Red Oak, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Horton, and his sisters, Patricia Faye of Waxahachie, Texas, and Patricia Mae of Kirby, Arkansas.
Jerry treasured friendships that began in childhood, many of which endured for more than 60 years. Following high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
In 1975, Jerry met the love of his life, Margaret, on a blind date in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They married in 1979 and built a life together centered on family, faith, and shared interests. Jerry was a devoted husband and father who was deeply involved in the lives of his sons. He spent countless hours hunting with them, attending football games, supporting their bowling tournaments, and driving the band truck for the high school band.
Jerry was also a dedicated community volunteer. He served as a Cub Scout Den Leader, Cubmaster, and Unit Commissioner, helping shape the lives of many young people. Together, Jerry and Margaret devoted countless hours to their local PTA and were honored with a PTA Life Membership in recognition of their service.
Bowling was one of Jerry's lifelong passions. An accomplished bowler, he appeared on the television program Bowling for Dollars with sportscaster Vern Lundquist and competed in tournaments, including one in Las Vegas. He and Margaret also enjoyed spending time together exploring auctions and estate sales.
Jerry was passionate about helping others and advocating for fathers and families. He helped establish the Dallas chapter of Fathers for Equal Rights and appeared on television to promote the organization's mission of supporting families navigating custody and parenting issues.
Jerry will be remembered for his dedication to family, his service to his community, his enduring friendships, and his willingness to help others. His kindness, commitment, and sense of purpose leave a lasting legacy in the lives of all who knew and loved him.
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