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Jerry Driggs Obituary

Jerry D. Driggs

FRANKFORT: On October 1, 2013, Jerry D. Driggs, unexpectedly left this earthly home to be with the Savior he loved and adored.

Jerry was a devoted family man who loved his wife, Cyndy (Harper) and his children, Janae and Levi.

Jerry was the Business Incubator Manager at the Ohio State University's South Centers Endeavor Center. He was an active member of Chillicothe Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school for over 25 years, started a prison Bible study and helped with the Upwards Football Program. He also coached varsity wrestling at Unioto High School and was assistant girls basketball coach for many years. He had vivaciousness for life and wiffle ball that touched many people's lives.

In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his brothers and sisters, Jim and Shelli Driggs, Mike and Jill Bowers, Jay and Joy Schankman, Jeff Driggs, Jamie and Jo Taylor; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Sue Harper; and a brother-in-law, Jon and Linda Harper. "Uncle Jerry" had many nieces, nephews and friends, including a special cousin, Dave Cooper, whose lives he brightened with his youthful enthusiasm.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Kohn); and his father, Jim Driggs, Sr.

Jerry will be sadly missed, but his love for his Savior will live on.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, October 5, at the Chillicothe Baptist Church, with Pastor John Burris officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call Friday from 6-7:30pm at HALLER FUNERAL HOME.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jerry's name to the Blake Rinehart Cancer Fund, c/o any Homeland Credit Union Branch; or mail to 310 Caldwell St., Chillicothe, OH 45601.

His online guestbook is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com

Published by Chillicothe Gazette on Oct. 3, 2013.
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To the Driggs family, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. May your heart be overfilled with loving memories of Jerry. May he rest in peace.

Beth (Woods) Pontious

October 30, 2013

Cyndy and family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of such a great person I looked up to Jerry not only as a basketball coach but as a friend. he will be missed.

Jill (Stevens) Unger

October 10, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of Jerry's sudden passing. Jerry and I graduated from CHS together in 1981 and were on the wrestling team. He left a lasting impression on me as simply an all-around great guy. I admired his character, his friendliness, humble confidence, happiness and work ethic. I'm sure I speak for our entire CHS wrestling team when I say we are truly sorry to lose one of our very best. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, which I know was his life's focus and source of joy.

Paul Phillips

October 7, 2013

Cyndy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family at this difficult time.

Todd & Kim Pugh

October 7, 2013

Cyndy and family, my heart breaks for you all. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was lucky to work with Jerry at Mead Paper. It was my first IT job. I knew him as the girl's coach at my school, Unioto and so to work with him was a privilege. Back in 1995 it was my first corporate job and I remember to this day him giving me encouragement and helping me learn how to navigate the corporate world . He was and still is a great inspiration to me. You will all be in my prayers. Warm Christian Love.

Julie Large-Zwayer

October 5, 2013

You have been and WILL be in our thoughts and prayers.

Wendell and Linda Combs

October 5, 2013

Dear Cyndy, So very sorry for the loss of your precious Jerry. Love. Sandy

Sandy Cockrell

October 5, 2013

Your family is my prayers. Jerry touched many lives with his passion and love for whiffle ball, friends and family. He will truly be missed.

Andy Russell

October 5, 2013

Cyndy and family,
We were saddened to hear this about Jerry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Angel and Linda Cruz

October 4, 2013

he will be miss

rama blackburn

October 4, 2013

Cindy and Family, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Jerry will be missed by all who knew him. His desire to represent his Lord and Saviour in everything he gave himself to was inspiring and encouraging to young and old alike. Truly one of God's faithful. Janet and I are praying for God to comfort you and yours as you say goodbye for now. The One you serve is Faithful.

Alan and Janet Cox

October 4, 2013

I pray for the family during this time of grief. He was such a great Christian man and family man. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

October 4, 2013

The Driggs Family... We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. A man of strong character and faith, a Godly example to all who knew him. I coached Jerry at Chillicothe High. A great wrestler with a committed work ethic and strong Christian values. Later our paths came together on the softball field... what a player. Jerry lived a life of faith and hope... today he is walking with Jesus. Jerry will be sadly missed, but he has won the race!
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Mark, Karla, and Baylee DePugh

October 4, 2013

So sorry to hear this! We are praying for you all.

Jim and Terri Day

October 4, 2013

Jerry was truly the finest Sunday School teacher that we ever met. His knowledge coupled with his love of God was always inspiring. He recently taught about Heaven and now he knows all the details. Until we meet again we will miss you. Buzz, Jo and Liberty Detty

October 4, 2013

Cyndy, Janae and Levi
We are so sorry for your loss. Jerry touched so many lives and I learned alot from him while coaching. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John, Heather, Kristen, Evie and Alli Bennett

October 4, 2013

I pray that the family finds the peace they need during this time.

Trina Strausbaugh

October 3, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

Annie O'Leary

October 3, 2013

I'm blessed to have known and worked with Jerry at the paper mill. Prayers to the family.

Marlene Underwood

October 3, 2013

So sorry for your loss Cindy. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you.

Lynn Miner-Tackett

October 3, 2013

Dear Cyndy and family so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you. Mark and Camille Guy

October 3, 2013

IM SORRY for your lost

Matthew Howes

October 3, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts with all your family.

Larry & Debbie Jett

Debbie Jett

October 3, 2013

Cyndy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be lifting you up in pray for extra strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Sheryl Ackley

October 3, 2013

Sending sincere condolences. May your family find peace through the support and love of family and friends during this difficult time.

Tammy Thornton

October 3, 2013

My heart absolutely breaks for you all. I can't imagine what you are going through right now. Jerry was a wonderful man beyond words and I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a beautiful life. He inspired my love for basketball deeply and made me so proud to be a part of Sherman athletics. I will never forget his impact or his smile. *BELIEVE* IN GOD'S WILL, GOD'S WAY AND IN GOD'S TIME.

Sarah Johnson (Arbaugh)

October 3, 2013

Prayers from the Southeastern Wrestling Community

Southeastern Wrestling

October 3, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Karen, David & Ashley Foster

October 3, 2013

our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

Gary & Jackie Fisher

October 3, 2013

For Cindy and your family may God be with all of you.

Molly Davis

October 3, 2013

I pray for the peace that passes all understanding. I am thankful to have known Jerry and his entire family. What an awesome legacy.

Bob Detty

October 3, 2013

We will miss you Coach Jerry.

Colin and Cole Hutchinson

October 3, 2013

Jerry touched so many lives. He will be greatly missed by the wrestling team.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Beth Hutchinson

October 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Jerry was such a great person & will be missed greatly. May your memories give you comfort during this time. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

Denise Upton

October 3, 2013

Jerry's obituary is a beautiful testimony of a life well-lived. He truly had his priorities in order. I pray that the Lord will comfort all of his family and friends that he loved so well and that you will feel His presence in a special way during this difficult time.

Christie Leachman Gnagey

October 2, 2013

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