Gerald E. "Jerry" Frierson Jr.

Gerald E. "Jerry" Frierson Jr. obituary, Deland, FL

Gerald Frierson Obituary

Frierson, Jr., Gerald (Jerry) E. "" went home to the Lord on June 7, 2013. Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Susan. He is survived by daughters Katherine S. Frierson, Patricia L. Comly (husband Clint), son David (Mitch) Frierson (wife Tricia) and grandchildren Seth M. Frierson, Kyle H. Frierson, Caleigh M. Comly, and Zackary M. Frierson. He is also survived by many wonderful family members and lifelong friends. Jerry was born and raised in DeLand, graduated from DeLand High School in 1956, attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and was self-employed in "Jerry Frierson's Appliance Service and Sales". He was a founding member and Charter President of the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Club and fully lived out the Rotary Motto of "Service Above Self". As part of his Rotary service he started the "Rotary Trees for Tomorrow Project" which now encompasses the " Annual Breakfast Rotary Tree Give Away". In 2009 the City of DeLand named the tree farm "The Gerald E. Frierson, Jr. City Nursery. Jerry was also passionately involved as a volunteer for more than thirty years with the DeLand Family Y.M.C.A. ranging from swim team parent to Branch Board Chairman. Jerry was also a lifetime member of Trinity United Methodist Church where is served in a variety of important roles including thirty years as Head Usher and decades as a Trustee. Through all the countless hours of volunteer work he will be known and remembered most as a loving, caring, and selfless father, a devoted husband, a doting grandfather and a "Hero" to all who knew him. Family will be receiving guests on Thursday, June 13, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Capital Campaign (306 W. Wisconsin Ave. DeLand, Fl. 32720) or to the DeLand Breakfast Rotary Tree Farm, P.O. Box 1347, DeLand, Fl. 32721. www.Lankfordfuneralhome.com

Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jun. 9, 2013.
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A hugh loss for the family and all his many friends. What a special special man. He cannot be replaced. We are so very very sad. He was a genuine nice guy that would go out of the way for anyone. We adored him.

Gil and Faye Principe

October 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jerry will be missed, but his legacy of service will go on.

Mariellen Calabro

June 13, 2013

Mitch and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I always thought highly of him. He will be greatly missed at Trinity. I send you and your family my utmost sympathies and prayers.

Jane Presson

June 13, 2013

Dear Patty, Kathy, and Mitch, my Dad and I are sad to hear of the passing of your Dad. Jerry was always so kind to my Dad as they did business together for years. I know you will miss him so, but just know he's in a better place.

Tracy Romano Anderson

June 12, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, he was truly a great person, and
will be very much missed by all of DeLand. He was a great friend, and terrific appliance service man. Our
deepest sympathy to his loving family.
He will never be forgotten. Sincerely,
The White Family, The Eubank Family and
the Clifton family.

June 11, 2013

Jerry will be truly missed, I enjoyed his smile and making me laugh during the morning workouts at the Y, my prayers are with his family.

Tracy Avery

June 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Eg

June 10, 2013

Mitch, Trish & Family,
God's comfort to you and your family during these trouble times. May your faith give you the strength to see you through.
Our deepesty sympathy,

Suzanne & Dave Davis

June 10, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, I remember him from working at Frierson's with my dad, he always had a smile and friendly attitude

Donald Mikitta

June 9, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry. He has been an appliance repair icon in DeLand for so many years and so well loved for all he did in service to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jerry's family. He will truly be missed by many many people. God Bless.

Kenny and Diane Wiles

June 9, 2013

Jerry was a wonderful human being. His passing leaves a void that will be difficult to fill.
I offer my condolences to Jerry's family.

Jim Roberts, Deltona

Jim Roberts

June 9, 2013

In fond remembrance of Jerry and for the Family.....

Rob & Donna Dea

June 9, 2013

We are deeply saddened to learn of Jerry's passing. He was always friendly, fun to chat with and was our "go to appliance repair guy" for many years. We used to look forward to seeing him when we needed a repair to be done. He will certainly be missed around DeLand. We are very sorry for your loss.

Respectfully submitted,

Rob & Donna Dea

Rob & Donna Dea

June 9, 2013

Jerry was a true Gentleman and friend. Our condolences to the family.

Carl Carey

June 9, 2013

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