Jerel is survived by his mother; Nettie Eckerman. Sisters; Linda (John) Mckerchar and Val (Paul) Klaassen. Nieces; Heather (Jeremy), Charlize and Jerica Peters, Patricia (Lorne) Edwards, Erin Prodgers, Bryna (Shawn). Austin and Brett Mannix.
Predeceased by his father; John. Brothers; Alan and Harvey.
