He and Texas-born wife Gaylon Fussell (born February 12, 1937) had four daughters: Robyn Rene (born 1959), Crystal Lynn (born 1961), Scarlett Lane (born 1970) and Angelique (born 1972). He taught all his daughters to sing and they frequently appeared with him at his revivals. Daughter
Crystal Bernard is best known for her starring role on the sitcom
Wings (1990). Jerry had a small role on one of the series' episodes.