Jerry was born in Midland Texas, raised in Oakland Oregon. He was married to Betty Burgess in 1960, they had five children, Nicky Nolen, Spouse Debra Weber, Debbie Sue Nolen, Kathy Nolen, Spouse Darren Weber, Daniel Nolen and Maverick Richardson. Jerry had eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. He was a father figure to many, and a family man to all."",