Jerry Wayne Aragon Sr.

Jerry Wayne Aragon, Sr. passed away on October 11, 2020. Beloved father of Michelle Grisham, April Dufour (Barry), Jerry Aragon, Jr. (Julie), and Angel Aragon. Grandfather of Brittany Aragon, Katherine Stockstill (Chance), and Madeleine Aragon. Great-grandfather of Alexia Lucio, Aubry Lucio, Adrian Lucio, Mason Duran, Hope Duran, Nathaniel Duran, Nicholas Duran, Macie Stockstill, Kayleigh Stockstill, and Samuel Aragon. Son of the late Jim Aragon and Josie Mable May Aragon. Brother of Jimmy Aragon (Debbie), Freddie Aaragon (Julia), Katie Quinteros, Brenda Truitt, Tessie Brown (William), Gary Aragon, Kenny Aragon, Evie Holt (Gregory), and the late Betty Cheramie and Donnie Aragon.
Jerry was born on a sweltering hot August summer day 1949 in Hale Center, Texas and met the love of his life in Miami, AZ marrying Esperanza Madrid and raising 4 children. A loving father, he would always go above and beyond for his family, friends and anyone who was in need. He was a tugboat captain for 50 years on the Mississippi river. Jerry wanted everyone to not be saddened by his departure but to keep the fond memories of all the loving and great times that were endured while he was on earth.
He left this earth loved, and too soon, but will continue his journey with the best intentions as he always did; this is a journey that we will all have to make and we will have to make it alone.
Jerry Sr. will be missed but never forgotten as he leaves us all with the silliest, craziest, loving memories that friends and family can ask for, Fly high Jerry Aragon, Sr.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Prayer Service in the Parlor of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM. Visitation will be held from 12 PM until service time. Interment will be private. Due to COVID-19, masks will be required to enter. Mothe Funeral Homes handled arrangements, view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .