ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: WHEAT, JERRY ROSS 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Monday, July 6, 2015

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WHEAT, JERRY ROSS 
	Died: Mon., Jul. 6, 2015

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Jerry Ross Wheat entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the age 
of 72.  

Jerry was a native of Reform, AL and a resident of Meraux, LA and Covington, 
LA.  

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Martha Connell and his father, 
Claudie Elijah Wheat.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Valerie Serpas Wheat of 44 years; 
daughter, Kelly W. Harris (Jamie) and a son, Kris Wheat (Chantal). Loving “Pop 
Pa” to five grandchildren; Cameron Gonzales, Lauren Grace and Austin Harris, 
and Jake and Evan Wheat; his brother, Walter Hullet Wheat (Pat) of Reform, AL; 
sister, Doris Faye Thornton (the late Sonny) of Montgomery, AL; brothers-in-
law, Justin Serpas (Debbie), Valance Serpas (Hyacinth), and Wallace “Dee Dee” 
Serpas, Jr. (Virginia); and sister-in-law, Patsy Serpas Romero; and many nieces 
and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Jerry came to St. Bernard Parish in the late 60’s and worked at the Southern 
Natural Gas Company where he retired after 30 plus years.  Jerry was a friend 
to everyone and will truly be missed by all.  

The family would like to thank St. Tammany Hospice, Pastor Jeffery Simms, Dr. 
Surendra Purohit and staff, Dr. James Carinder and staff, the many workers at 
the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center along with the other doctors, nurses, 
technicians, therapists, etc. at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Regency Hospital 
and his wound care nurse, Mrs. Chole.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Bagnell & 
Son Funeral Home, 75212 Lee Road, Covington, LA on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 
12:00 pm.  Visitation will begin at 10:30 am until service time.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
1203 S. Tyler Street Covington, LA 70433

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