Jerry was born on February 28, 1952 in Massillon, Ohio to Charles and Dorothy Brinkley. He graduated from Glenwood High School. He liked walking in nature, enjoyed dogs, and loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Wayne “Buster” Davis. He is survived by his sister Joanne Davis, brother Charles Brinkely III, nieces and nephews, James (Dawn) Davis, Dorothy Davis, Jerry Davis, Samantha Henry, Tammy Davis, David Davis, Stephanie Brinkley, and Charles (Rocio) Brinkley IV.
Services will be private.