Jerry Bill Dardis

1947 ∼ 2021

Jerry Bill Dardis

Jerry Bill Dardis, 73, of Beaumont, Texas passed away February 12, 2021. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 26, 1947 to the late W. W. “Bill” Dardis and Ruby Robinson Dardis. He was a member of Proctor Baptist Church in Port Arthur. Jerry taught gun safety, a certified hand gun instructor, and loved hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish Jerry’s memory are his wife of 19 years, Beth McGee Dardis of Fannett; his daughters, Kristi Simon and her husband Mike of Hamshire and Jerra Ramirez and her husband Michael of Devers; step-sons Andrew Casey and wife Gail of Clarksville and Matthew Casey of Dallas; 17 grandchildren; and brother, Dennis “Pat” Dardis and his wife Marie of Fayetteville, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Proctor Baptist Church in Port Arthur on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service being held at 11: 00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Rick Erwin officiant. Services are under the direction of Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.

In lieu of usual remembrances, memorials can be given to proctor Baptist Church, 4401 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, Texas 77642 or the charity of your choice.

Due to Coronavirus-19 we request that friends and relatives practice social distancing while attending Jerry’s visitation. All guests are required to wear a face mask before entering church.

Memorial Video

Condolences

Dianne Green March 20, 2021
I just found out about Jerry. So sorry. I have known him for many years. We went to South Park together. Even though he was a year ahead of me....we still had some classes together. He and my brother (Jerry May) were close friends for many years. Sorry for your loss and may he RIP. Dianne (May) Green
Linda Domingue February 20, 2021
the last time we flooded because of emelda, we were brought to baptist community church by rescures...jerry and his wife were there also but he drove his truck..she was resting on a cot, but jerry came to our table and mary alice, wayne, and I visited with jerry for a long time...we've been neighbors for some 40 years, and we all waved coming and going, but that was the longest we actually visited together for a long time...so glad we had the opportunity to visit that day...really enjoyed our visit with jerry...so sorry the loss of our neighbor...linda & wayne domingue
Burt Darden February 19, 2021
We sat near each other at Bingman Elementary back in the days of alphabetical seating. Always had a smile. RIP, Jerry Bill -- BURT DARDEN
Cy Ladd February 19, 2021
So sorry to hear about another class mate from old South Park high , go to meet his maker. Rest in peace Jerry , and condolences to the family......
Terrie Shoemake February 18, 2021
Prayers & Love to the family. :heart:
Paul Anawaty February 18, 2021
To all the Dardis family, I am so very sorry to learn of Jerry's recent death. He and I were classmates from 1955 at Bingman Elementary through South Park graduation in 1966. I have many memories of Jerry from those days so long ago. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless each one of you. Paul Anawaty North Platte, Nebraska
Louis Ramirez February 18, 2021
I Very appreciated the knowledge Jerry shared with us in his gun safety class. He always made himself available for any questions we came up with. We will miss him dearly. Our sincere condolences to Beth and the family. Sincerely your, Louis & Nancy Ramirez
Lynn Foote February 18, 2021
Very nice video of your dad:heart: Thinking of you girls in this difficult time. Lynn
Melancon'S Funeral Home February 17, 2021
Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Jerry Bill Dardis
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Services & Events

event Visitation

location_on Procter Baptist Church, 4401 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, Port Arthur, 77642
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schedule Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

event Memorial Service

location_on Procter Baptist Church, 4401 Jimmy Johnson Boulevard, Port Arthur, 77642
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schedule Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 AM