Jerry Speed, 69, of Fairfield, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 in Waco. Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lake Chapel Cemetery with Evangelist Don Thornton officiating. Interment followed. Pallbearers were Johnny Speed, Wayne Stark, Randy Stark, Joshua Stark, William Stark and Anthony Stark.
Jerry was born August 24, 1951 in Fairfield to parents William Robert and Bessie Mae Minchew Speed. Jerry was always joyful and was known for his love of the Dallas Cowboys, Bingo and classic cars. He was a loving son and brother. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ann Speed; two brothers, Bobby and Robert Glenn Speed.
Left to cherish his memory are seven siblings, Jeanette Stark and husband Wayne of Teague; Patsy Stark of Fairfield; Dixie Watson and husband William of Fairfield; Donna Bishop of Fairfield; Johnny D. Speed of Fairfield; Carolyn Stark and husband Glenn of Fairfield, Mary Stark and husband Kenneth of Fairfield; two sisters-in-law, Marsha Speed and Cynthia Speed both of Fairfield; thirteen nieces and nephews and a host of great nieces and nephews. He loved and was loved by them all.
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