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July 25, 2012

Jerry Lee Going

Stillwater NewsPress

Jerry Lee Going, 68, died July 22, 2012 in Weleetka, Okla., after a long illness.  A graveside service will be held at 1100 Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Lawson Cemetery in Yale, Okla.  Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry was born Sept. 11, 1943, in Stillwater, Okla., to Lester Lee and Reba Evelyn Howerton Going.  He joined the U.S. Army in 1962 where he received commendations as a sharpshooter and marksman and the Good Conduct Medal.  He was married to Julie Marder in Leeds, England and later divorced.  He eventually went to work for the National Security Agency where he spent many years serving his country throughout the world, including Italy, England, Thailand, Africa and the Middle East.  After retiring he settled in Yakima, Wash..  He loved all types of music, was an avid game player especially chess and checkers, had a great sense of humor and loved techie gadgets.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Lester Going and wife Jane of Decatur, Ga., his sisters Rebecca Susan Gaskill and husband Gary of Okemah, Okla., and Sharon Kathleen McFarlin and husband Steve of Carney, Okla., his daughters, Gina Mae Romano and husband Victor and Natalie Warman and husband, Zachary and two grandchildren:  Kayla Mae Craig and Colin Warman.

He was predeceased by his parents Lester Lee and Reba Evelyn Going and his brother, Daniel Arthur Going.

Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.

 

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