Jerry Don Cipit's Obituary
Memorial Services for Jerry Don Cupit, 75, of Longview Texas will be held by the Cupit family at Longview Country Club at a later date. Mr. Cupit passed away Sunday evening August 2, 2009 at an Overton Hospital.
Mr. Cupit was born in Longview Texas on September 23rd, 1933 to Martha Rose and John William Cupit. Jerry joined the US Army and severed in the Philippines.
Jerry was avid professional golfer. He loved football and sports. While in the Philippines he enjoyed playing against Captains and Generals set several course records.
At home he helped coached his daughter's school golf team helping them improve their game and played dominoes with his buddies at the domino hall. One of Jerry's favorite pass times was talking sports on the phone with his nephew Guy Cupit. Jerry was also very fond of his cats and dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents Martha and John and his brothers Bobby, Bud, Homer, David and Freddy Cupit.
He is survived by his brothers Buster and Jackie Cupit; his Sister Bonnie Nickels and Marry Kelso; his loving wife of 35 years Kathy; his son Johnny Cupit and his wife Andréa; daughters Joy Lavender and her husband Tim, T. Jaye Sanders and her husband Donny; and 7 Grandchildren. The family wishes to express their special thanks to the caring and loving staff of the Overton Healthcare Center.
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