Jerry was born March 20, 1943 in Corbin, Kentucky to Vince and Ruth McVay. He moved to Fairfield, Ohio with his family as a child, and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1961. After graduation Jerry went on to serve in the United States Army. He is a veteran of the Viet Nam War, where he served as a Military Police Officer.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janet; his two children Jennifer (Steve) Bell and Greg; and three grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father Vince, his mother Ruth, and his brother Kenneth (Tom).
A celebration of life will be held on June 10, 2021 at Rose Hill Funeral Home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please join the family and share your memories of Jerry's full life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jerry's name to Hospice of Hamilton, American Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Hospice of Hamilton for their care and compassion during Jerry's final days.