Born in Granbury, Texas in 1947, Jerry Durant grew up working with automobiles. He got his start in a salvage yard, then worked at a Chevrolet dealership, and finally started Jerry's Chevrolet when he moved to WEATHERFORD in 1970. For the last 44 years, Jerry Durant has been the proud owner and operator of Jerry's in WEATHERFORD.
Jerry Durant is very active with the WEATHERFORD community, becoming a leader in the WEATHERFORD Chamber of Commerce, the Parker County Sheriff's Posse, the Library Board, the WEATHERFORD City Government, the Parker County Livestock Improvement Association, among others.
Since 1967, Jerry Durant has been married to his wife, Vickie Durant. Together, they have two children, Brian and Diane. They are also proud grandparents to Brian's daughter, Kindel and Diane's daughter, Andie. Jerry Durant is also very passionate about race horses, cutting horses, and is active with the Nation Cutting Horse Association. Jerry Durant - Jerry's Chevrolet owner/operator.
Jerry Durant's Awards:
WEATHERFORD Citizen of the Year
James Doss Award
WEATHERFORD College Carlos Hartnett Award
Jack Smith Award, given to the top 100 GM dealers
2004 University of North Texas Distinguished Alumnus
The Heroes for Children Award in 2012
2012 Northwood University Award
2011 East Parker County Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year