His ashes will be returned to Iowa and a visitation will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2018 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Runge Mortuary. He will be laid to rest with his wife at a later time in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the local humane society or animal shelter.
Jerry was born on March 6, 1942 t to Aden and Pearl (Deller) Boyd in Little Rock, AR. He was united in marriage to Dawn Potter on June 25, 1988 in Davenport. He was employed for many years at Oscar Meyer. Jerry enjoyed camping, fishing, and above all spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Sandra (Russell) Hughes of Columbus, MS and Geanie (Stan) Sotelo of Winter Springs, FL; son, Jerry (Theresa) Boyd Jr. of Broken Arrow, OK; step-daughter, Angie Gomez of Davenport, IA; step-sons, Craig Denny of Florida and Dickie Gordon of Missouri; grandchildren: Christopher (Courtney) Hughes, Joshua (Sabrina Lee) Hughes, Robert Boyd, Emily Boyd, Trevor Gomez, Jake Gomez, Spencer Sotelo and Sam Sotelo; step-grandchildren: Christian Gordon Sr., Richard Gordon Jr., Bonita Dawn Gordon and Charity Gordon; great grandchildren, Bentley Hughes and Jace Hert; step-great grandchildren: Christian Gordon Jr., Aleigha Gordon, Camron Gordon, Kasktion Gordon, Kaden Gordon, Maverick Gordon and Jaxson Gordon; sisters, Marie Payne, Linda Miller and Shirley Areson; beloved niece, Holley Potter; many nieces and nephews; friends and co-workers who loved him dearly; very special neighbor, Mickie Miller; and his loyal companion, Frisky.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dawn and brother, Bud.
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