Jerry Luther Womble

Jerry Luther Womble, a native to Savannah, Georgia, born April 25, 1940, departed from this world on the afternoon of July 25, 2015, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Jerry was the son of the late Rudolph Coleman Womble and Rosezell Mitchell Womble of Claxton, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his first born son “Little Jerry” Womble. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years, Barbara Jean (Moore) Womble of Pooler; daughter Deborah Floyd (the late Larry Floyd) of Pembroke; daughter Wanda Deloach (Danny Ray) of Ellabell; and son Jay Womble (Matt Renault) of Savannah. Jerry is also survived by granddaughter Wendy Delahunt (Kent) of Guyton, grandson Daniel Deloach (Candice) of Ellabell, granddaughter Crystal Babcock (Jr) of Savannah, and granddaughter Danielle Deloach (Nick) of Savannah.

Jerry attended Commercial High School in Savannah, Georgia where he met Barbara Jean. Jerry was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Millwright Local 1263 (formerly Local 256) of Kennesaw, Georgia, where he received his 50-Year Service Pin. Jerry was an avid boxer, earning a Golden Glove in the local Savannah ring. Jerry also enjoyed fishing and hunting and spent many hours on the banks of Cedar Creek & the River in Canoochee Claxton. Jerry also had one of the greenest thumbs known to man. He could turn a “dead stick” into a beautiful tree. Many weekends were spent driving in his convertible with his wife by his side. He was a collector of many, many things and was working to perfect his wine making craft (made from grapes he grew himself). Jerry also enjoyed spending time with his grand kids and great grand kids.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Fairhaven Funeral Home - 2794 Highway 80 West in Garden City. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Fairhaven Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Fairhaven Funeral Home & Crematory

2794 West US Highway 80

Garden City, GA 31408

(912)964-2862

www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net