Obituary of Gerald Born

 Our beloved Jerry, 65, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on March 30, 2013, in Troup, Texas, with his wife and family by his side.  Jerry was born April 27, 1947 in Shattuck, Oklahoma and grew up in Kansas.   After graduating from Wichita State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he served in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.    Jerry spent his entire career working in the oil industry including the past 18 years at Hess Corporation in Houston, Texas.  Since 2010, he had served as the Director of Global Reserves.   He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emma Born, sister Karen, and brother James.  Survivors include the love of his life, Lynda Shuttlesworth-Born, wife of 20 years and his beloved dog, Remy. Others surviving include his in-laws; Gene and Billye Jeanne Shuttlesworth of Troup, Texas; sister-in-law Katie (Brenda), husband, David, and nephews Zachary and Noah Staples of Mansfield, Texas.   If desired, donations may be made to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital/PALS, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX 75219.  Jerry lives on through his generous organ donations.   Memorial services pending.