After 31 years of service, he retired from Phillip Morris and was a long time member of the American Legion.
Jerry left behind to cherish his memory his children, Jerry Jones (Angie), Diane Kopanski (Wayne) and Gary Jones (Shirley); fiancé, Vickie Jones; and grandchildren, Lucas and Sierra Kopanski, Tyler Jones and Aiden Jones. He is also survived by his siblings, Sandy (Dave), Terry (Georgetta), Donna, Ken, Judy (Mark) and Becky (Jack) and many loving nieces and nephews.
A service honoring the life of Jerry will be held Friday at noon at Evergreen Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Thursday from 11-8 p.m. at the funeral home and will resume Friday at 9 a.m.