He was a graduate of Morehead State University and served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1971.
Jerry retired in 2003 as Senior Sales Executive with Standard Register. He qualified for the prestigious 100 Plus Club Award for 75% of his career.
Jerry found his passion for trap shooting early in his life. After retirement, he loved to travel with his buddies to competitively shoot.
Most of all he loved spending time and working on his farm
Jerry married his childhood sweetheart, Cheri Ann (Goldsberry) Newell and they shared 53 years together. He is also survived by his son, Tony Newell (Melissa) their daughters Cleis and Chloe of Louisville and daughter Krista (Newell) Allen (Bradley) and their daughters Kassidy and Kourtney of Palmer, Alaska; Brother James Newell (Shirley), and nieces Jennifer Guthrie and Sara DeSmidt.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Newell; step-mother, Pat Newell; and his mother, Mindy Shryock.
Honoring Jerry’s wishes, there will be a memorial service with immediate family in the future.
Our sweet Molly was Jerry’s comfort companion in his last years. We request memorial donations to Woodstock Animal Foundation, 843 Lane Allen Rd. Lexington, KY 40503. www.woodstockanimalfoundation.org
