Gerald Christopher Conley

Gerald Christopher Conley, a beloved father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 70, surrounded by his wife and children. Gerald was born on May 25, 1954 and grew up in Milton, Massachusetts. Even after more than 40 years in Dallas, his love for Boston and its sports teams never wavered. He lived a life filled with passion, humor, and love. Known for his infectious sense of humor, quick wit, playful pranks, sharp intellect, and love of storytelling, he brought so much joy to those around him. His enthusiasm for life extended to his favorite places—especially the water, whether it was the ocean, White Rock Lake, or Lake Cypress Springs. He also cherished spending time with his family in Copper Mountain, Colorado. He proudly graduated from Milton Academy in 1972, earned his BA in Anthropology from Duke University in 1976, and received his JD from Emory University in 1981. Gerald was a talented and respected litigator with a remarkable career spanning more than 30 years in business and tort litigation. He developed particular expertise in intellectual property, media, securities, and fiduciary issues, covering a broad spectrum from copyright and trademark litigation to defending First Amendment rights for broadcasters, publishers, and entertainers. His talent and dedication earned him several Texas Super Lawyer awards. He generously shared his expertise as a frequent speaker and adjunct professor. Gerald is survived by his beloved wife Becky; his five children: Brendan and his wife Julie, Amy Bohnert and her husband Micah, Nick and his wife Courtney, Matthew, and Grace; as well as his stepdaughter Alex Horne and her husband Mike. He was the proud grandfather of five: Declan, Reagan, Annie, Jack, and Camille. He also leaves behind his older brother John and his wife Paula, as well as his younger sister Marianne and her husband Barrett. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth Conley. We will honor his memory with a Celebration of Life Mass on September 27 at 10:30 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, we would like donations to be made in Gerald’s name to: Pastoral Reflections Institute at PO Box 181313, Dallas, TX 75218. Or: Donate to Pastoral Reflections Institute pastoralreflectionsinstitute.com

Gerald Christopher Conley

May 25, 1954 - August 29, 2024