A son of the late Charles Bardwell and Susie Bates McLeod, he was born on February 10, 1939 in El Dorado, Arkansas.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Bonnie Transou McLeod of Harrisonburg, Virginia; two daughters – Deborah Kay Frisby of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Jerri Beth Smith and husband (Tracy) of Homer, Louisiana; one son – Jerry O. McLeod, Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, a granddaughter Kelsey Smith Moeller and husband (John) of Ruston, Louisiana, and a niece Shelia Ann Gilmore also of Ruston, Louisiana. He leaves behind his beloved canine companion, Prince, who was his best buddy.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 7, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren located at 7600 Port Republic Road, with Glenn Bollinger and George Fletcher officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lindseyharrisonburg.com