Born September 28th 1940, in Atlanta, Ga, he was the son of the late Pearl Woodall Grier and Ardell Grier.
He is lovingly remembered by his daughter Bonita and Kenneth Alley. His grandchildren Cody Alley, Amanda and Josh Urbaniak. Great grandchildren Ella and Christian Urbaniak. Jerry is predeceased by his Mother, Pearl Woodall Grier and Father, Ardell Grier. Jerry graduated from Cherokee High school in 1958 and went on to become a volunteer firefighter for the Kennesaw Fire Department before moving on to Cobb County Fire, from where he retired as Captain. Jerry was one of the innovators of introducing and educating the importance of life saving sprinkler systems into residential housing. Jerry loved music, his dogs and more importantly sharing stories from his life.
A celebration of life will take place at Old Macedonia Cemetery in White, Georgia at a later date.
In lieu of flowers or cards, memorial donations may be made to the Cobb County Firefighters Benevolent Fund.
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