Pub. 62 2021-2022 Issue 1

32 Jerry’s Chevrolet 50-plus Anniversary! J erry’s Chevrolet couldn’t hold their 50th anniversary because of COVID-19, so they waited a year, and on July 21, they celebrated Jerry’s Chevrolet 50-plus! Jerry Durant purchased a defunct dealership in Weatherford, TX some 51 years ago. The once-historic outpost of Weatherford has become the residence of choice for many, morphing from a sleepy bedroom community mostly dotted around Main Street to the bustling and ever- expanding city that you find there today. “It is still one of the greatest places to call home,” says Jerry. Today, the Jerry Durant Auto Group encompasses nearly 50 acres just outside of town. Although Weatherford has grown and changed a lot since Jerry’s Chevrolet opened, it still retains a sleepy small-town atmosphere filled with old-fashioned values and a great sense of community. Jerry has been a champion for the community. He is always the first to step up and doesn’t wait to be asked when something needs to be done. He has donated his time and money to the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter, The Parker County Livestock Improvement Association, FFA, and F H. Jerry’s love of community is apparent; he has made sure the youth are being well-cared for through donations to the local children’s shelters, schools, and the local college. Jerry’s philosophy of giving back is something that is better caught than taught. Because of that influence, his employees all understand the importance of the philanthropic causes their company supports, and many donate their own time and money to causes they hold dear. Jerry is a valuable part of his community and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association. TADA would like to congratulate him on a job well done and wish him many more years of success!  Jerry and Vickie donated a Steinway baby grand piano to Weatherford College. Vickie and Jerry Durant