Jerome “Jerry” Gregory French was born on December 2nd, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Loretta and Mark French. In 1948, his family moved to Los Angeles, California and then relocated to Downey, Ca. the following year. Jerry attended Downey High School and graduated class of 1956. Jerry had 5 children, 4 daughters & 1 son. In 1978, Jerry met the Love of his Life, Anna. They were married in 1985 and resided in Downey, California for nearly 30 years. Upon Jerry’s retirement from Texnor Apex in 2008, they moved to Crestline, California for the next 14 years.
Jerry is survived by his son Greg, daughter-in-law Carla, 2 stepdaughters, Darlene and Janis, son-in-laws, Ralph & John, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
A graveside service for Jerome will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.millermiesdowneymortuary.com for the French family.