He was born to Jeter and Leila Wells. Jerry had 7 siblings; 4 sisters and 3 brothers. He graduated from Okanogan High School in June 1955. In 1960 Jerry moved to Olympia where he met Becky Sheffler. Jerry and Becky married on October 22, 1960. Jerry worked in the road construction industry operating heavy equipment for Tom Martin Construction, Jerry's Dozing, and Fuji Construction from which he retired.
Jerry is survived by his 3 children; Butch (Andrea Parker), Willie and Andi (Frank May), 4 grandchildren; Brandy, Lindsey, Brock and Kendra and 4 great-grandchildren; Ayhden, Ryder, Bridgette and RemiLynn.
Jerry's memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at 1pm at Mills and Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater, WA. Please see Mills and Mills website (www.millsandmillsfunerals.com) for more details. Please join us in a celebration of life following the memorial service at the home of Frank and Andi May.
