More detail on this person: Jerry L Cogdill was
born August 5, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas, to
Raymond Burton and Lula Lee Cogdill; he was the
fourth child in the family. Jerry was raised in
Granbury and graduated from Granbury High School
in 1961.
Before joining the United States Army in 1966,
Jerry worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company in Dallas, Texas. Jerry graduated from
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 1979, with
a degree in Professional Aeronautics. In 1966
Jerry joined the U.S. Army as a Private, was
promoted to Warrant Offer and retired as a Major
from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1989, having served
his country 23 years. During his military career
Jerry served as a helicopter pilot instructor at
Fort Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas. He then
served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a
helicopter pilot: 1967-1968 Jerry flew the OH 13
and UH1 Gunships with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th
Calvary, and 1st Calvary Division. 1970-1971 Jerry
flew the Chinook CH 47 with B Company, 228th
Aviation Battalion, 1st Calvary Division. Jerry
received numerous Citations for his leadership
capabilities. Jerry worked for General
Dynamics/Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems, a
career which spanned 25 years, where his
knowledge of the F16 Fighting Falcon Jet was
invaluable.
Retired Major Cogdill was laid to rest in Georges
Creek Cemetery in Somervell County. Jerry was
preceded in death by an infant brother, mother,
father and sister.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Barbara Lee Cogdill
of 23 years, one son, three daughters, eight
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, his
brother and sister, many nephews, nieces, cousins
and friends.
(source: Hood County News - 27 September 2014 -
p.9A)
Retired Maj. Jerry L. Cogdill passed away Sunday,
Aug. 24, 2014, surrounded by his family. Funeral:
12:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Bluebonnet
Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd.,
Colleyville. Interment: Retired Maj. Cogdill will
be laid to rest in Georges Creek Cemetery in
Somervell County. Visitation: Family and friends
are encouraged to gather and share memories 6 to
8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Bluebonnet
Hills. Survivors: Retired Maj. Cogdill is survived
by his wife of 23 years, Barbara Lee; four
children; eight grandchildren; one brother; one
sister; numerous nieces and nephews; and many
friends.
Published in Star-Telegram on Aug. 27, 2014
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