Jerry Wayne Meier

Jerry Wayne Meier was born in Watonga, OK on February 5th, 1940, to Isaac and Alice (Brickman) Meier of Hitchcock, OK. Raised on a farm by a devoted Christian family, Jerry learned the value and responsibility of hard work, problem solving, and a strong work ethic.

Jerry attended Hitchcock High School where he met Beverly Crain. They were married on January 14, 1961. From that short union a daughter was born, Shelli Meier. Jerry farmed in Hitchcock for a while until drafted into the US Army. Upon discharge he settled in Weatherford, OK. He opened and managed several apartment complexes. He also owned Jerry's Recreational Center where he served charburgers, fries, and sodas. It was a popular hangout for the college students. Jerry's fun loving and adventurous nature got him into several scrapes as a young man, even so far as to be considered the black sheep of the family.

In 1972, Jerry had a dramatic conversion when he dedicated his life to the Lord. He became quite an example in the church because of his zeal to be an ambassador for Christ. On June 8, 1975, he married Dorlas Allen and together they built their home in Weatherford. In the 1980's, he was instrumental in constructing the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Weatherford. Physical and financial support came from friends and family, many of whom became members of the church. Jerry had an innate understanding of how to build and repair almost anything. For 40 years the church never paid a repair bill. Jerry was a daredevil and loved adventure. He purchased a plane and taught himself to fly, snow ski, and water ski up until age 82, and even learned how to ride a unicycle. He built a pool at his home and swam daily. Later he became interested in flying ultralight aircraft and started SkyBird Sales, where he bought and delivered ultralight aircraft around the country. After spending time in Puerto Rico visiting his daughter and son-in-law, he purchased a small sailboat and taught himself to sail.

Jerry passed away after a short illness on March 8, 2024, at St Anthony Hospital in OKC. He was preceded in death by his parents Isaac and Alice Meier; grandson Benjamin Kevin Herd; stepson Nicky Thompson; and stepdaughter Vicky Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Dorlas Meier; daughter Shelli Herd of OKC, OK; sister Yvonne Dickerson of Clarkston, WA; stepdaughter Sheila Lindsey of Weatherford; granddaughter Amanda Popejoy and husband William of Edmond, OK; step grandson Larry Booze of Spokane, WA; step granddaughter Candance Thompson of Colony, OK; great grandchildren Benjamin and Bridgette Popejoy; step great grandchildren Riley, Trigger, and Paizley Thompson; nephews Randall Potter of Seattle, WA and Merl Potter of Alma, AR; and niece Michelle Witthouse of Clarkston, WA.

Jerry's greatest achievement was as an ambassador for Christ, and he witnessed to everyone he spoke with. He personally handed out 150 Signs magazine every month for 40 years, and witnessed to thousands of people. He was instrumental in leading many people to Jesus. He loved the Lord, and he loved people. It was his desire to meet you all again at the resurrection of the dead, in Christ, and to live together on The New Earth-when God restores all that has been lost to all those that have accepted Jesus as Savior and Lord. So, on Jerry's behalf, this isn't goodbye, only "until then".

A Graveside Service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, OK, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. A joyful Celebration of Life will be held at the United Methodist Church, 817 N. 7th St. Weatherford, OK, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2:30 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Weatherford, OK.