Jerry owned and operated Tri-State Metal, Inc. with his wife Karen and was a member of Sheet Metal Local 20. Jerry loved working and helping neighbors with projects. He enjoyed boating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. His life motto was “work hard, play hard”. He demonstrated the true meaning of strength over the past 20 years, while continuing to make everyone smile with his jokes and wittiness. If Jerry could have said goodbye to all his family and friends, he would have said “Peace Baby”
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marjorie Builtman; stillborn son, Gregory Matthew; sister, Patricia Richards.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen (Henry) Builtman, they would have celebrated their 50th Anniversary on July 29th; daughters, Shelly Kessler (Brock) of Columbia, TN, Krystal Walls of Danville, IN; grandchildren, Jaxton Carter, Lakelynn Kessler, Ethan and Ava Walls.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Pastor Jeff Smith and Rev. Tyrone Edwards. Burial will follow in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Operation Underground Railroad, PO Box 560902, Denver, CO 80256-0902 or www.ourrescue.org/give-now.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
