Mr. Jerry Redell Ponton
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Mr. Jerry Redell Ponton

  • October 18, 1937 - December 25, 2011
  • Balch Springs, Texas
  • You may donate to Berean Baptist Church thru Jerry R Ponton's wife, Margaret Ann Ponton.
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“Mrs. Ponton - You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bro. Redell was a great man and will be dearly missed. Dorthie, Ricky, Rachel - So very sorry...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Sheri & Randy Hamilton - Murphy, TX

“Redell left a great leagacy for family & friends. In all the 40 + years I knew him, I only heard good things about him. I know Benny Wofford, my...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Sharon Wofford

“Sandy and I are sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad was a Navy veteran too so maybe they have found each other and are telling sailor stories. You...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Bobby and Sandy Presley - Forney, TX

“Mrs. Ponton, Dorothy, Ricky and Rachel I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you for the days ahead. Heaven is sweeter now...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Jami Adkins

“We know you are having a great reunion in Heaven. Our prayers are with your family ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Jasom & Carmen Collett - Sanger, TX

“MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOST. REJOICING THAT HE IS WITH HIS LORD SAVIOR YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: MARY BLACKBURN - MESQUITE, TX

“God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered "Come with me." A golden heart stopped beating...Read More » ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Cynthia Parker Matheson - TX

“This family was a part of my childhood. I have nothing but fond memories when I think of them. My family will keep your family in our prayers for...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Diana Bell

“May God keep and comfort you in your time of loss. ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Paul & Joyce Ponton

“Praise JESUS for HIS Mercy! ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: June Crownover - Marion, TX

“To the ponton family, david & I were very sorry to hear of mr. Pontons passing. I know he is in a better place now with Jesus, but that doesn't help...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: David & sissy frier - Mesquite, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. As sad as it is to lose someone so precious, it is such a wonderful thought that his soul was priviledged to...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Lonnie and Regina Middleton - TX

“Til we meet again. I love you.. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Steven & Cindy Lewis - Terrell, TX



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Jerry Redell Ponton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 25, 2011 after his battle with cancer. His wife of 50 years, Margaret Ann Ponton, was at his bedside along with his three children and several family members. Up until the early morning hours of December 24th, he was determined not to be confined to his bed. Many family members and friends enjoyed the many days of conversation and heart to heart talks. Jerry loved his visitors and for him it was like a family reunion every day. At the moment of his death, he opened his eyes and looked up. He was gone from this earthly body to a place where there is no more pain and no more sorrow.
Jerry, known to many as Redell, touched many lives. He enlisted in the US Navy as a young man and was assigned to the USS Colahan. His character was honorable and he received the good conduct medal. He was a faithful husband, a great dad and helpful to his family. Redell worked at Gardner Denver building off shore oil rigs and at Boeing as an aircraft specialist. He loved working and staying busy. He was better known as a jack of all trades. He never gave up on life. He is a great example to his family. Redell has three children, ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He met one of his grandchildren in heaven on Christmas Day.
There is noone else that Redell wanted to preach his service other than his pastor, David Mills at Berean Baptist Church.
Redell was at peace with dying. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and knew that he would spend eternity in heaven. He died peacefully on Christmas morning at 1:10am. Therefore, let Redell's family and friends know that he is in a much happier place and has complete peace.