Mr. Gerald A. Deckard

September 3, 1935 - May 20, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) A. Deckard, 84 from Attleboro, formerly of Tiverton, RI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 20th, 2020. Born September 3, 1935 in Gallia, OH to the late J. Russell Deckard and Rosemary (Cardwell) Deckard. Jerry was the beloved husband to the late Janet (Dean) Deckard for 36 years and a loving father to Christina Henry and her husband Sean Henry and a wonderful loving grandfather to his two granddaughters Taylor and Emersyn Henry. He also leaves behind a brother Raymond Deckard of Jacksonville, FL, many nieces and nephews and preceded in death by his Step Mother Lucy Deckard, sister Renee (Deckard) Hanley and brother Robert Deckard. Jerry was a graduate of New York State Maritime College earning his BS in Marine Engineering. Retired Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and Marine Engineer in the U.S. Merchant Marines. Jerry spent much of his career as a computer systems analyst before retiring in 2002. He enjoyed time researching his family history and genealogy, spending time with family, jazz music, the outdoors and his favorite butter pecan ice cream. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made to National Military Family Association. Due to Covid-19 restrictions burial will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne for immediate family only. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Gerald may be made to https://www.militaryfamily.org/donate-now/