Mr. Gerald Emerson (Jerry) Hallowell passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at his home in Havana, Florida. The son of the late Emerson Loraine Hallowell and Olive Mae Hollingsworth was born on September 30, 1934 in Bennezette, Pennsylvania.
Jerry served his country joining the Air Force in 1955. He obtained the rank of E-4 before his discharged in 1962. Jerry went on to serve with the Florida National Guard where he retired as a Staff Sargent in 1999. Jerry enjoyed reading, writing, watching sports, and as a younger man, played basketball, football, baseball, and hockey. Jerry was a proud member of the Florida American Legion and the Emporium, Pennsylvania VFW.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Sharon Rene Kolbuss (Ashley) and grandson, Gerald Scott Kolbuss; his son, Gerald Hallowell II (Cindy), and grandsons Richard West, David West, and Gerald Hallowell III (Tra); his sister, Donna Rae Jenkins, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Joyce Sellers Hallowell; his sister, Doris Liddic; and his brother, Willard Hallowell.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials to Wounded Warriors or other Veteran Service Organizations.
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