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Captain Gerald "Jerry" Maggard (1933-2015)
Jerry was born in Briscoe, Arkansas on December 13, 1933 to Felix and Mallie (Napier)
Maggard. After high school, in 1950, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in
the early days of the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorably discharged during 1954.
Within the next year, Jerry joined the City of Fairfield Police
Department. He was promoted through the ranks and retired
in 1985 as a Police Captain.
Captain Maggard was also employed by the Butler County
Auditor's office. He was a member of Fairfield Community
Church and enjoyed camping, yardwork, remolding of old
houses, and teaching Bible study class.
Captain Maggard passed away at Fort Hamilton Hospital at
6:55 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the age of 81.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Murrel Maggard and Harold Maggard.
Captain Maggard is survived by his wife of 41 years, Peggy Maggard; children, Jeff (Andi)
Maggard, Mike (Tina) Maggard, Gary R. (Trenna Jossart) Hoskins, and Sonya (Marshall)
Hodges; 7 grandchildren, Gage, Chase, Jacob, Zach, Karee, Laura, and Josh; and 5 great
grandchildren.
Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Fairfield Community
Church, 5650 Winton Road. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Richard Sterwerf
officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions can be made to Fairfield Community Church.
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