.Jerry Allen Neumann, "Jellyroll" of Marlin entered into God's kingdom Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 64.

A celebration of his life will take place Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 2PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin. Rev. Kurt Rutz will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, November 23 from 6 to 8pm at Adams Funeral Home.

Jerry was born August 19, 1949 in Marlin, Texas to Falten and Lillie Dieterich Neumann. Jerry enjoyed living in Falls County. He made many friends with his big smile and friendly hello. He loved to BBQ and in 1992 his team won the championship for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo's BBQ Cookoff. Jerry was a dedicated and loyal employee at Safeway, where he worked for 19 years in the meat market, at Skaggs/Albertson's in Waco for 4 years, also in the meat market, at Wallace Business Forms in Marlin for 10 years and most recently at Ace Hardware where he has been a valued member of the Ace family for the last 10 years.

Jerry was also active within his community. He was a member of the Falls County Go Texans, the Marlin Men's Civic Association and a faithful member and Elder of Grace Lutheran Church. Not only did Jerry care about his local community, he also deeply cared for his country by serving for 6 years in the National Guard.

Jerry's faith ran deep and so did his devotion and love to his family. He was the best dad ever to his daughters Daisy and Amanda. He would call them nightly to check on them and to say "I love you". Out of all the roles in life Jerry played, being a dad was his favorite as well as his proudest moment. He was not only a father to his children, but also their best friend.

Jerry was preceded in death by parents, Falten and Lillie Neumann; brother, Glenn Neumann;sister, Carol Neumann; niece, Samantha Neumann; and step-grandson, Wyatt Hensley.

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory the two daughters he loved with all his heart, Amanda Neumann of Marlin and Daisy Metcalf and husband Brad of Monaville. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Peyton Hensley and Abigail Metcalf; step-grandson, Cameron Hensley; nephew, Jeffrey Neumann and a host of family and friends who will deeply miss him.

Pallbearers will be Rockney Terry, Russell Allen, Bradley Metcalf, Barrett Terry, Preston Haak, Joel Collinsworth, Lynn Gafford and Madison Macy. Honorary pallbearers include Timmy Drews, Donald Lewis, Charles Haak, Bobby Mulsow and James Lang.

Flowers are definitely welcome, but memorials may also be made to the Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund.

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Jerry Allen Neumann, "Jellyroll" of Marlin entered into God's kingdom Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 64. A celebration of his life will take place Sunday, November 24, 2013 at 2PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin. Rev. Kurt Rutz will officiate. Visitation will be Saturday, November 23 from 6 to 8pm at Adams Funeral Home.Jerry was born August 19, 1949 in Marlin, Texas to Falten and Lillie Dieterich Neumann. Jerry enjoyed living in Falls County. He made many friends with his big smile and friendly hello. He loved to BBQ and in 1992 his team won the championship for the Houston Livestock and Rodeo's BBQ Cookoff. Jerry was a dedicated and loyal employee at Safeway, where he worked for 19 years in the meat market, at Skaggs/Albertson's in Waco for 4 years, also in the meat market, at Wallace Business Forms in Marlin for 10 years and most recently at Ace Hardware where he has been a valued member of the Ace family for the last 10 years. Jerry was also active within his community. He was a member of the Falls County Go Texans, the Marlin Men's Civic Association and a faithful member and Elder of Grace Lutheran Church. Not only did Jerry care about his local community, he also deeply cared for his country by serving for 6 years in the National Guard.Jerry's faith ran deep and so did his devotion and love to his family. He was the best dad ever to his daughters Daisy and Amanda. He would call them nightly to check on them and to say "I love you". Out of all the roles in life Jerry played, being a dad was his favorite as well as his proudest moment. He was not only a father to his children, but also their best friend.Jerry was preceded in death by parents, Falten and Lillie Neumann; brother, Glenn Neumann;sister, Carol Neumann; niece, Samantha Neumann; and step-grandson, Wyatt Hensley.Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory the two daughters he loved with all his heart, Amanda Neumann of Marlin and Daisy Metcalf and husband Brad of Monaville. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Peyton Hensley and Abigail Metcalf; step-grandson, Cameron Hensley; nephew, Jeffrey Neumann and a host of family and friends who will deeply miss him.Pallbearers will be Rockney Terry, Russell Allen, Bradley Metcalf, Barrett Terry, Preston Haak, Joel Collinsworth, Lynn Gafford and Madison Macy. Honorary pallbearers include Timmy Drews, Donald Lewis, Charles Haak, Bobby Mulsow and James Lang.Flowers are definitely welcome, but memorials may also be made to the Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund.