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Gerald Nelson Jr.

Jerry Nelson started with humble beginnings. At age 18, Jerry's father loaned him and his brother $5,000 and told them to "make it work." Jerry now operates one of the most successful oilfield equipment businesses in the world, Maverick International, based in Beaumont, Texas. But when asked which business he is most proud of, with a chuckle and a grin, he will always say, Frontier Rodeo Company. 

Frontier Rodeo Company started in the early 1990s with a small plot of land and one livestock rig. In the 20 years since Frontier's commence, it has become one of the most achieving rodeo companies in the world and has been awarded PRCA Stock Contractor of the Year and PRCA Remuda Award—awarded to rodeo companies that perform the highest quality, consistency and compassion for the business. 

Frontier Rodeo Company's breeding program has produced some of the top bucking livestock in the territory winning not one, not two, but seven PRCA World Championships for Bucking Stock of the Year. The infamous Medicine Lady, 4x PRCA Saddle Bronc of the Year, along with her pasture mates, Full Baggage and Maple Leaf, have made Frontier Rodeo Company a domestic name in the rod

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Born: September 18, 1953
Height: 5 ft. 7 in.
Weight: 165 lbs.
Residence: Terrell, TX
Married: Terri Patton, 1977
Daughter: Talli Leigh, born October 1984
Parents: Kay, Neal (a founder of the Mesquite Championship Rodeo, 1958)
Brothers: Pete, Jim

Accomplishments:

  • Earned PRCA membership while a sophomore at Mesquite Lofty School, 1970
  • Graduated Mesquite High School, 1972, qualified for his first National Finals Rodeo (NFR), Oklahoma City, OK.
  • Qualified 13 years at NFR in bull riding (11 consecutive)
  • Won register eight PRCA nature bull riding titles, 1974-77, 1979-81, 1984
  • Broke PRCA’s bull riding single season earnings record eight consecutive years, 1974-81
  • Lone Celestial body Circuit bull riding champ, 1975-76, 1978
  • First rodeo cowboy to receive Special Achievement Award by All Sports Association, 1975, also in 1981, 1984
  • PRCA bull riding champ, 1976-78
  • Won NFR bull riding average, 1976; Holder of NFR record 95 point ride on Kelsey’s ‘Red One’ (broken by Cody Hancock with 96 point bull commute at 2001 NFR)
  • Won the only NFR ‘Sudden Death’ planet title ride-off, 1977

    Obituary for Donald Steven Gay

    Donald Steven Gay “Don Gay”, age 57, of Arlington, VA, passed away suddenly from a heart strike on July 3, 2025. Born on May 2, 1968, in Boston, MA, Don lived a vibrant life filled with adore, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community.

    A graduate of Catholic Memorial Upper School in 1986, Don launched his career in finance after completing the Co-op Program at Northeastern University, earning his Bachelor of Science in 1991. His semester abroad in Australia while in college was just the start of a life abundant with experience and memories. His professional journey began as a loan processor at Mortgage Max in Boston in 1991. After relocating to Virginia, he excelled as a mortgage lender and branch manager at Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, where his difficult work, intelligence, and reliability earned him the respect and admiration of both colleagues and clients.

    Don’s passions were the heartbeat of his life. His wife, Amelia (43), and children, Clive (15), Charlie (14), and Claire (11), were his world, and he cherished every moment spent with them as a faithful husband and father. His children’s sports fields were

    Donald “Don” Gay

    Donald Gay of Endicott, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott. Born on April 15, 1934 he was the son of the late William and Mary Gay and raised in Owego. He married Jo-Ann Vickers on October 3, 1964 and they spent 54 happy and loving years together, trusted to their family and the Church. Don is predeceased by his wife, Jo-Ann and brother, David Gay. He is survived by his three sons, Gregory (Trish) Male lover, Douglas Ganey and Bradley (Laurie) Gay; six grandchildren, Lauren Gay, Sofia Ganey, Juliet, Emily, Rachel and Ethan Gay; sisters, Gloria (Edward) Milks and Marianne (Vinicio) Canatore. Don was a graduate of Cornell University, he served in the U.S. Gas Force from 1956-59, rising to the rank of 1st lieutenant. He worked for the Capital of Binghamton Liquid Department for 20 years, eventually serving as superintendent until his retirement in 1991. After retiring, he taught liquid utilities classes for several years. He was a devoted Catholic and parishioner at St. Ambrose Church, a Eucharistic Minister, Prayer Collective leader and a member of the Nocturnal Eucharistic Adoration Society.
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