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Jerry L. Deshong

ZANESVILLE: Jerry L. Deshong, 62, lost his fight with cancer, October 1, 2012. He was born July 20, 1950 in Coshocton, Ohio, the son of the late Virgil G. and Mary Ann (Hilton) Deshong.

Jerry graduated in 1968 from Tri-Valley High School and MTA Truck Driving School and drove for Mattingly Foods before his retirement. He served in the U.S. Army for two years as a marksman and met and married his wife of 40 years, Kathleen Grandstaff on July 7, 1972. He was a hard worker all of his life, working at Landmark Feed and Cameron Brothers and was also a member of the American Legion.

He leaves to mourn his passing, in addition to his wife, his son Gregory Deshong and two daughters, Stephanie Deshong and Melissa (Michael) Malone; three grandchildren, Madison, McKenzie and Michael Jr. 'Bubby' all of Zanesville; special dad, Rollen (Norma) Vansickle of Nashport; brothers, Glenn Andrew Deshong Sr., of Worthington, Virgil Glenn (Georgia) Deshong of Tampa, Fl., Ronald G. (Carol) Deshong of Forth Worth, Tx.; sisters, Margie Lavender of Danvers, Mass. and Bonnie (Bob) Nelson of Coshocton.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, sisters, Beverly and Nina and his brother, Ralph.

You may call on the family, Friday, October 5, 2012 beginning at 10 a.m. with service to follow at 12 p.m. at Burrell Funeral Services, 414 LaSalle Street, Zanesville with Minister, Jim Peters officiating. Final resting place will be Memorial Park Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at burrellfuneralservices.com. BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.

Published by Coshocton Tribune on Oct. 4, 2012.
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Jerry was what a I call " A good man" I worked with him at MFI. He was a person I respected and knew I could get an honest answer from. He was kind and helped others. My condolences to the family

Rick Barnes

October 6, 2012

Margie & Bonnie so sorry for your lost.

Dave A

October 5, 2012

Greg and Family,

Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Andy and Karen Baker and employees

Karen Baker

October 5, 2012

cathy and kids so sorry for youe loss.jerry was a great guy and will be missed.

Dave White

October 5, 2012

Kathy, Gregg, Stephanie and Melissa, So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in all of the beautiful memories you have to remember with such a great man... Jerry job well done!!! rest in peace....

Jackie Bosak

October 5, 2012

To all my cousins, I am very sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with you.

Elaine Leonard

October 5, 2012

We send our deepest condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Richard Todd Deshong
Angela Weaver
Matthew Deshong

Todd Deshong

October 5, 2012

I WORKED WITH JERRY AT MATTINGLY FOODS AND HE WAS A GREAT GUY, R I P

JOHN FACTOR

October 5, 2012

Kathy & Family,

So sorry for your loss. Jerry was always easy to get along with. May your memories be your comfort and keep him close.

With sincere sympathy,
Dr. Dodson & Staff

October 5, 2012

My sympathy to Greg and his family.

Myron Brock

October 5, 2012

Kathy,So sorry for your loss

Donna Joseph(Epler)

October 4, 2012

Melissa,
Deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family for loss of your dad.

Peggy Willis

October 4, 2012

Bonnie sorry to hear about your brother our prayers are with the family.Candy(wilson)Mccombs

October 4, 2012

Bonnie and family, My deepest sympathy at the loss of your brother.

Cheryl Clark Kuhn

October 4, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Tonya, Terry, and Family

October 4, 2012

Aunt Kathy,so sorry to hear he's gone. I know its rough ,but there are better days ahead .

Cary& Angie Grandstaff

October 4, 2012

I love you dad!
Missy

Melissa Malone

October 4, 2012

Aunt Kathy & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I feel privileged to call Jake my Uncle.
I love you all! You are all in my thoughts!
Love Robin

Robin Lavender

October 4, 2012

i worked with jerry at mattinglys and was a good friend.he will be missed. GODSPEED JERRY!!

doug williams

October 4, 2012

We would like to express our deepest sympathy for Jerry's passing. May God give you comfort in your sorrow. Jeanann & Charlie Dickerson

Jeanann Dickerson

October 4, 2012

Bonnie and family,
Thoughts and prayers in your loss.
Sandy P (cvs)

October 4, 2012

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