Gerald Ellis High
Gerald Ellis High, 93, resident of Dickinson, Texas, entered his eternal life January 4, 2025. He was born November 11, 1931 to parents Ellis Isom High and Mamie Viola Watkins High in Skellytown, Texas. Gerald was a devoted son, brother, father and friend.
He was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Navy and upon leaving military service, spent the remainder of his working career in engineering in the construction of nuclear plants.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Vivian; sister Nathalie Taylor and brothers-in-law, Jimmy Taylor and L.D. Rice.
He leaves behind to cherish a lifetime of achievements and memories, daughter, Tina Cash; sister, Zella Lue (High) Rice; brother, Johnnie Lee High, Sr.; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews; as well as friends and colleagues.
In his honor a visitation will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2025 from 10:00 – 11:00am with a service at 11:00am in the Crowder Funeral Home Chapel, Dickinson, Texas. Interment will follow Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:45am in the Houston National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gerald’s name to First United Methodist Church, Dickinson, Texas or Baywind Village Hospice team.
Mr. Jerry, you are an exceptional individual, and I always look forward to visiting your home and enjoying your delightful pink lemonade. It is undoubtedly the finest lemonade I have ever tasted. You will be truly missed, as I have cherished the moments you have brought into my life. Thank you for being the remarkable person you are and for allowing me to win at basketball, which created wonderful memories. Your absence will be deeply felt.
Dear Mr. Jerry, I will profoundly miss you, and I felt immense sorrow upon receiving the news. I cared for you and loved you more than you may have realized. I am sincerely grateful for everything you have done for me and for your support during my darkest times. Until we meet again, I express my love and appreciation for all that you have contributed.🙏🏻❤️
A delightful neighbor and friend Mr. Gerry was. I’ll always remember him playing basketball with the neighborhood kids, including my nephew, and actually keeping up with all of them. Gerry had such great energy and love for his neighbors and neighborhood. I’ll remember him generously wishing everyone a “good morning,”followed by a most enthusiastic wave. I was blessed enough to have had a conversation with Gerry about our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ, to which he replied; “yes, I know Jesus, I’ve known him for a long time.” Angels rejoiced that day, and the day Jesus welcomed him home. Thank you Mr. Gerry for being my friend and neighbor, and for the warm memories you left behind. I miss you 🙏