Jerry Ivan Poston
1936 – 2019
Jerry Ivan Poston was born on Dec. 20, 1936 in Salida, Colorado. He became a Christian at an early age and strengthened his faith through the years. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Central High School in 1955. He was on the baseball team and editor of the Cardinal year book. Early in life he became a bat boy for the Oklahoma City Indians baseball team, attended Central State College for a semester and then joined the Marines. The company was the Sooners Big Red unit which was comprised of young Oklahoma men. He attained the rank of Sergeant in the 3 rd Battalion H&S Company 5 th Marines. After the Marines he worked for Wonder Bread and Hostess Cakes in Oklahoma City and advanced to General Manager at Wonder Bread/Hostess Cake-Division of Interstate Brands Corp . Survivors include his wife Sherrill, Sons and step children, Sister Nancy and husband Roger Goeller. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27 th from 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Services will be Thursday March 28 th at 2pm at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel 601 S. Kelly, Edmond, Ok.