Jerry Stockholm

July 18, 1930 - October 28, 2019

Jerry Stockholm, 89, of Beaumont, died Monday, October 28, 2019, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on July 18, 1930, to Virgie Jalle Stockholm and Elmer Stockholm, in Beaumont. Jerry was a proud graduate of Lamar University and Texas A&M. He retired from Mobil Oil in 1989 and was a loyal member of Woodland Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene Stockholm; daughters, Gwen Stockholm of Beaumont; Jerlyn E. Krismer and her husband, Mike, of Corpus Christi; and Lisa Johnson of Beaumont; sons, Gary Zimmerman and his wife, Sarah and Jerry Zimmerman and his wife, Ellen, all of Beaumont; and Mark Zimmerman and his wife, Angie, of Knoxville, Tennessee; sisters, JoAnne Perkins and her husband, Clyde, of Beaumont and Jalle Porter and her husband, Larry, of Lumberton; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Norma Stockholm.

A gathering of Mr. Stockholm’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m. with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019, at Woodland Baptist Church, 1860 West Lucas, Beaumont. His entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Baptist Church, 1860 West Lucas, Beaumont, Texas 77706.

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    Will Singleton says:
    October 19, 2022 at 5:35 pm

    Rest easy Uncle Jerry, you have earned your spot in Heaven.

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Pam Porter Hargrove

I will miss you my sweet Uncle. I have so many wonderful memories of the beach and Family Christmas party’s. Your smile will always be in my heart. I love you. Prayers for his daughters and wife. He will be missed.. God has a special Angel in Heaven now.!

Connie Hartt

Arlene, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I mourn his loss but rejoice that he is in the arms of Jesus. You two were such an inspiration to me in choir at Calvary and I enjoyed your company before choir practice. I am praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.

Gary and Julie George

Sorry to hear about Jerry, He was once a neighbor of ours and was a great person.

Sandra Middleton

I’m so sorry to here about the passing of Jerry. Jerry was my Sunday School Director at Calvary where I met him and Arlene.. Jerry and Arlene hosted a many of functions for our class and was a highly respectable and faithful servant of the Lord and fellowman. I know longer live in Beaumont but will always remember his kindness to me. RIP Jerry My friend.

Sandra Fertitta

So sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing! He was director of my Sunday School department. He was a kind man, he loved the Lord and served him. A fine Christian! My sincere sympathy for his passing! Praying for his family and friends! He will be missed! I always enjoyed him singing in the choir! As he sang praises to his Lord and Savior!

Stacy Kupka

So sorry that no one told me that he had passed. What an amazing person to have the opportunity to have known. My condolences.