Jerry McInnis

May 20, 1937 - April 22, 2009

Jerry Dan McInnis, 71, of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday April 22, 2009 at Renaissance Hospital in Groves. He was born May 20, 1937 to Virginia Goode McInnis and Leslie McInnis as one of twins in Port Arthur. Jerry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955. He went to The University of Texas and graduated with a degree as a Pharmacist. He worked as a pharmacist for many years until his fathers death and took over the family business, McInnis Blinds. The business started out on 9th Avenue and was relocated to its current location on Hwy 365. Jerry owned and operated the business which is now called McInnis Industries until his death. Jerry achieved the highest honor in the Eagle Scout program, the Order of the Arrow. He served on the Board of Directors at Sabine National Bank for several years. He served as a past president of Retail Merchants Association, served as past president for two terms of Jefferson County Master Gardener Association, member of Port Arthur Lions Club. Jerry was known for his big heart, love of people and his giving nature. He is survived by his twin sister Judy Ann McInnis of Austin, Texas, three cousins Dr. Ricky Hodnett of Hollywood, California, Dennis Hodnett and Diane Mullins both of Shreveport, Louisiana and longtime friend Arthurline Clingman of Austin, Texas as well as many friends in the Golden Triangle area.