Roll Call Tribute

Jerry Dean Keosoff 

October 4, 1933 - October 1, 2025 

Jerry was born October 4, 1933 in El Dorado, Arkansas, and passed away October 1, 2025 in Mineola, Texas. 

He graduated New London High School, then attended Texas A&M University where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1955. He worked at White Sands Missile Range from 1956 until retirement in 1991, beginning his golden years in Mineola, Texas.

Jerry was active in his Church, First Methodist Church in Mineola, served as President and Treasurer of Methodist Men, and taught Sunday School for 4th and 5th grade kids for 17 years, and no child would move on without remembering the 10 commandments in 20 words. He left a footprint and impression with everyone he met.

Jerry is survived by the love of his life and wife Juanita, children Debbie Ferrell, Kara Butler, Kevin Keosoff '89, Jaylee Klempa '91, Jason Cruise and Jill Nelson. He was a grandfather (Pop or Papa) to 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A Fighting Texas Aggie his entire life, his influence resulted in many following his path to Aggieland.