Background
Ervin, Jerald Dee was born on January 13, 1938 in Kress, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Byrdie Dee (Skipworth) Ervin.
Ervin, Jerald Dee was born on January 13, 1938 in Kress, Texas, United States. Son of Robert Lee and Byrdie Dee (Skipworth) Ervin.
Patrol Academy Water plant operator, City of El Reno, Oklahoma, 1958—1962. Police officer, 1962—1964. Trooper Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 1964—1965.
Deputy sheriff Canadian County Sheriff's Department, Oklahoma, 1966—1970. Chief of police Yukon Police Department, from 1970. Served United States Army, 1956-1957.
Member of Oklahoma City Metro Chiefs Association (chairman 1972), Oklahoma Reserve Law Officers Association (president 1978-1982, life member, Outstanding Service award 1978-1981), Oklahoma Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, Oklahoma Association Chiefs Police (treasurer 1976-1978), International Association Chiefs Police, Rotary (board directors local club 1973-1974).
Married Rozella Wiliams, October 17, 1958 (divorced 1978). Children: Jerald Dwayne, Shelly Dawn, Stuart Grant. Married Wanetta Josephine Potter, May 10, 1979.