Jerry Lowell Andrews

Jerry Lowell Andrews, 75, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024, at his home in Roswell, New Mexico. He was surrounded by his wife and three boys. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Jerry’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. There will be a Celebration of Life at Christ’s Church on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Jerry was born in Artesia, New Mexico on January 20, 1949, the first son of Archie and Joyce Andrews. His early years were spent just outside Ignacio, Colorado, until they moved back to the family farm in Hagerman, New Mexico, where his other siblings were born. The family farmed alfalfa and cotton for many years as well as co-owning a cattle ranch near Queens, New Mexico, with his uncles, Lindell Andrews, and Bill Adams families. Jerry said his favorite memory of the farm was driving the tractor and the smell of fresh cut hay. He attended Hagerman schools until he graduated in 1967. He had a deep passion for working on engines, tractors, cars, and fulfilled an early dream by buying a 1969 Camaro SS green with black racing stripes; he called it the green hawker. He furthered his education by going to Oklahoma Christian University graduating with a B.S. in Science, but his best accomplishment was marrying his wife, Cherryl Royston. They began their life together in Wichita, Kansas, on December 19, 1971, and shortly thereafter became interested in going into ministry. He moved to Memphis, Tennessee, to attend Harding Graduate School of Religion and graduated with a master’s in religion with an emphasis in family counseling. While attending graduate school, his family grew with the addition of Barry and Lindsey. After graduation in 1978, he accepted a position as a minister for a small church, Church of Christ in Douglas, Kansas, ministering there for three years. During that time his youngest son Bruce was born. Jerry wanted to raise his kids in the same Pecos Valley dirt in which he was raised and moved his young family to Hagerman, New Mexico, occupying the family home. Eventually he decided to go into business and purchased a small insurance company in Roswell. He expressed a desire to serve people who needed insurance but could not work through all the details for themselves. This for Jerry was the beginning of some of his favorite years. For the next twenty years, he dedicated his life to working and raising a family in Hagerman. Jerry loved camping, fishing, hunting rabbits with his boys, fixing cars, watching sports and being an instrumental member of the Church of Christ in Dexter, New Mexico. Eventually in 1994 the Andrews moved their home to Roswell, living and working in the community. In business, Jerry formed several partnerships selling insurance specializing in commercial accounts and creating many long-time relationships throughout his career before retiring at the age of 73. He saw his three boys graduate from Goddard High School and go on to have families of their own. With his physical family raised; Jerry remained committed to his spiritual friends and families serving as an elder at the South Main Church of Christ later named Compass Church. He served with his passion for teaching and preaching at every opportunity at both Compass and late in life at Christ’s Church. Jerry was a committed and loving husband, father, spiritual leader, businessman and mentor who had a positive influence on many people throughout his life. He was blessed by God to be surrounded by friends and family upon his passing, and will be missed on this earth until he is reunited with those he loved the most in eternity. Jerry is survived by his younger siblings: Gala Picou, Jay Andrews, wife Cherryl; three sons: Barry (Rebecca), Lindsey (Dawn), and Bruce (Trish); and ten grandchildren: Kaitlin Ray, Ryanne Lene, Derek Anthony, Carly Renae, Shaelynn Ruth, Logan Jackson, Peyton Royce, Nolan Thomas, Gabriel Arran, & Parker Rene. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, Archie; mother, Joyce; and younger brother Dale. Jerry’s tribute was lovingly written by his family.

Jerry Lowell Andrews

January 20, 1949 - April 1, 2024