jerry Shockley

Obituary

Jerry Shockley, born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1969, passed away in 2026 at the age of 57. He was a man who found genuine joy in the natural world, and those who knew him understood that the outdoors was never just a pastime for Jerry. It was a part of who he was.

Whether he was breathing in fresh air under an open sky or simply taking in the quiet beauty of the land around him, Jerry carried a spirit that felt most alive when he was connected to nature. That love of the outdoors shaped the way he moved through the world, with a certain ease and appreciation for the simple, real things in life.

To his family, Jerry was a brother, and that bond meant everything. Brothers carry a particular kind of history together, the kind built over years of shared moments, inside jokes, and the unspoken understanding that comes from growing up side by side. His absence will be felt in ways that are hard to put into words.

Jerry leaves behind people who loved him and a memory that is tied, fittingly, to wide open spaces and fresh air. Those who grieve him are encouraged to step outside when they miss him, look around at the world he loved so much, and feel him there.