Jerrold graduated with honors from South Oak Cliff High School. He then attended & graduated from the University of North Texas. He was so proud when he pledged with Phi Gamma/ Eta Mu Mu Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was a
"True Brother"
Omega Dear
Omega dear we are thine own
Through art our life, our love, our home,
We'll sing thy praises far and nigh:
We love Omega Psi Phi.
To all thy precepts make us true,
Live nobly as all real men do,
Let manhood be our eternal shrine;
With faith in God and heart and mind.
Through days of Joy or years of pain,
To serve thee e'er will be thy aim;
And when we say our last goodbye,
We'll love Omega Psi Phi.
Jerrold was founder & CEO of "Omega Premium Construction" he also was the owner of a Fiesta Insurance franchise.
He was the proud father of 2 daughters, Branden & Ciarra, 1 Son, LaMarcus & 6 Grandchildren. He was the eldest son & Best Friend of his mother, Patricia Morris-Owens and father Mr. Joel Runnels. He was blessed with brothers, Jonathan, Larry, & Joel Jr., Alex, & his Special Baby Sister Samantha, Aunt Jacqueline, Uncles, Vincent, Bernard, & Roderick Tasby. Several Neices & Nephews. Also his Omega brothers whom he loved & respected. Very Special Friends, Neal, Robert, Ricky,Cleve, Vincent,Donis, Eddie Machette, Mercenary, Harold Word, and many, more