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Jerald Clover Obituary

MURPHYSBORO -- Jerald "Jerry" Clover, 39, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in St. Louis University Hospital.

He was born Aug. 16, 1972, in Murphysboro to Carl and Dianna Wright Clover.

Mr. Clover owned and operated C & R Disposal and was a member of Gorham Fire Department.

He was of Christian Faith.

Survivors include one son, Hunter Clover of Herrin; his parents, Carl and Dianna Clover of Murphysboro; two brothers, Carl W. Clover of Chaffee, Mo., and Jody Clover of Murphysboro; two sisters, Jessie Clover of Murphysboro and Shari Heine of Gorham; paternal grand-mother, Bernie Clover of Murphysboro and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Crawshaw Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Nehring officiating. Interment will be in Murdale Garden of Memories. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clover family and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For more information or to send a condolence, visit www.crawshawfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Southern Illinoisan from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Jerald Clover

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October 11, 2011

Love you and miss you Jerry

Vicki Happold

October 10, 2011

Jerry, what can I say? Everytime I hear thunder I'll know it's you..bellydancing!
I'm sure I don't have to tell you how many people love and will miss you..you saw it Friday night at the benefit. I know you were there with us. Rest in Peace my dear friend. Give Tony a big bear hug for me and tell him his momma misses him. Love you Jer-bear. Till we meet again...

Laura Fields-Wilcox

September 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Clover family, may you find peace and know that you will always have a part of him in Hunter.

John, Pam,Corey,&Paige Lee

September 16, 2011

What can we say about Jerry well everyone has already pretty much said everything about him. Thank you Jerry for helping me meet the love of my life. You and John did some crazy things and you know what i talking about. You were there when anyone needed a friend. You will be missed by so may. R.I.P like someone already said till we all meet again. Our love to the Clover Family.

Vonda

September 16, 2011

i love and miss you JearBear... You are still my JearBear... I just want you back... You were like a Uncle or somethin to me..... No one can ever take your place... May You Rest In Peace.... LOVEE AND MISSS YOU JEARBEAR!!!! lovee Vondaa

Bob Borgsmiller

September 16, 2011

Hello Carl and Diane, Bob and ViV Borgsmiller here. We areso sorry for you. We are in Altoona, Iowa till Sept 28, so we will not be able to be there. I am truly sorry for you, but most of all, I can't be there to shake your hand. MANY CONDOLENCES, Bob and ViV Borgsmiller

Ralph Bastien

September 16, 2011

It is hard to believe that jerry is no longer with us i went to school with him and knew him he was always a good person and good friend always out to help someone out in need,You will be missed for sure jerry.would of been there at your funeral but live in murfreesboro tn now,Your frien Ralph Bastien

anna taylor

September 16, 2011

Jerry was sweet, kind and very humorious. He will be sadly missed but yet greatly remembered. As I grew up his truck was one we used to hang out in the back of while hanging up town. Great memories. Love and miss ya.

Abbey Hale

September 15, 2011

My heart as well as my thoughts and prayers go out to the Clover family. Jerry was a wonderful person and friend and will be dearly missed.

Rico Riggio

September 15, 2011

What a surprise. We spent a lot of time in our early years, you are missed.

Bill and Mary Martin and Family

September 15, 2011

I just heard about Jerry passing. Jessie and family, we are so sorry. Jessie if you need to talk I am here hon. The Clover Family are in our prayers.

Jamie Cunningham-Walker

September 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Clover family. Jerry was a great person and will be missed by many.

TAMMY DOTY

September 15, 2011

sorry for your loss Jerry was a great person who would make anyone smile(EVEN ON THEIR WORST DAY ) and was there for anyone who needed him he will be missed

Debbie Snedegar (Lee)

September 15, 2011

My DEEPEST condolences to the Clover family. Jerry will be missed so much. He was a true friend, and was always there if we needed him. A LOT of my memories from Murphy have Jerry in them. When I would come and visit, he was always there.. or somewhere close. I am going to miss him so much. If there is ever anything you guys need, please feel free to hollar at me. I hope when I get to heaven, he will be there looking (smiling) at me with the look that everyone loves and remembers.

Beverly

September 15, 2011

Jerry was one of the kids I called my "adopted" kid. He was a wonderful young man so polite and so funny. Those of us that had the privledge of having him in our lives are left with an emty spot in our hearts and lives with his passing way to soon. You all are in my thoughts and my prayers and may God wrap you in His peace in this time of sorrow.

kelly thompson

September 15, 2011

we will dearly miss jerry he was there for alot of us! kelly thompson

Cindy Johnson

September 15, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Clover family during this difficult time. Jerry will be missed greatly.
Cindy (Naumann) Johnson

Krystal Coniglio

September 15, 2011

Love and miss you dearly Big Jer!

ALICE,BRIAN HINES

September 15, 2011

JERRY. YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISS BY SO MANY PEOPLE YOU WAS CALLED HOME TO EARLY YOUR LIFE HAD JUST STARTED .NOW YOU CAN WATCH OVER ALL THE ONES LOVE YOU NOW ,LOVE YOU AND GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH ,LOVE ALLIE ,BRIAN. TABBY HINES FAMILY

Krystal Sanders

September 15, 2011

Jerry, you left us all way too soon. You are missed by many, including me and christopher. I remember the first time I met you, I think I was 7 or 8 and we have been great friends since. This isn't goodbye but rather see you later. We love and miss you more than words could ever say. My condolances to your family as well. God bless you Jerry and cannot wait til we meet again.

Withers Family

September 15, 2011

Jerry will be missed by many many folks. He always had a smile or a joke to make you smile. We pray that all the family will find peace in their hearts very soon. If any of you need anything please let us know.

Randy, Jennifer (Craft), Ruby Withers

Lindsey Parker

September 15, 2011

Your family are in my thoughts and prayers! So sorry for you loss!

Lindsey "Waldron" Parker

September 15, 2011

jerry was a good friend his smiles and good hummer will be misset and he will be greatly misdeed rest In peace my good friend

Jeanne Stearns

September 15, 2011

Jerry's death leaves us all with heartache noone can heal; his love and friendship leaves many memories that noonday can ever steal. So always remember, he will never go away, he will walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and held in our hearts are memories so dear.

My heart and prayers are with you, may your pain be eased and your hearts find peace.

Jeanne Stearns

September 15, 2011

Jerry's death leaves us all with heartache noone can heal; his love and friendship leaves many memories that noonday can ever steal. So always remember, he will never go away, he will walk beside us everyday. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and held in our hearts are memories so dear.

My heart and prayers are with you, may your pain be eased and your hearts find peace.

Beckey Greenley, Kaite Tolbert, Kane and Devon Toliver

September 15, 2011

Deepest Sympathy to all of the family..

Kathy (Renee) Gassel (Clover)

September 15, 2011

gonna miss you jerry

Heather Spradling

September 15, 2011

We love u and miss u and always remember noone else will ever b my lil girls bubba!!! Can't wait till we meet again!!!

Kim Hill-Roberts

September 15, 2011

Carl, Jody, and the rest of the Clover family...my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many fond memories of all of us at Fred's and Jerry always was there with a smile and a hug when I needed it. He brightened so many peoples lives and will be missed by so many that he touched.

Jerry loved to ride our Harley... and i loved his smile when he did...

Monica Spradling - Spurgeon

September 15, 2011

Lynn Dirden

September 14, 2011

Jerry was a great man and the boro will never be the same with out him! Deepest sympathy to his family and Jessie love you girl.

Karri Verbal

September 14, 2011

My sympathy goes to the Clover family who are all wonderful people. Jerry was a sweetheart and a dear friend and he will forever be missed. until next time my friend.....

Rick and Judy Hobbs

September 14, 2011

We are very sorry for your loss, Jerry was way to young to leave this world, God has his own plan for all of us. You all our in our hearts and prayers. Remembering all the good times, bring peace to all of your broken hearts.

Pattie (Clover) & Donnie Taylor

September 14, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends- "Among God's best gifts to us are the people who loved us" I will miss your smiling face "Jer-Bear"

scooter

September 14, 2011

Tell we meet again my friend...

melody sarensen

September 14, 2011

Our sympathy to the Clover family, Jerry was a friend and a wonderful person. Our prayers are with you in your time of need. We all had some wonderful times together. ( James(Big Mike) and Melody Sarensen) royalton il.

September 14, 2011

jerry you were a good person r i p every one will mess you

Jennifer Walker-Nimmo

September 14, 2011

Im going to miss you,you brought so much laughter to so many people..RIP Jerry

Tillie Rains

September 14, 2011

My prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Hunter boy I love you.

Angela Rogers

September 14, 2011

Love you all, Jerry will be missed greatly.

Brandy McManaway

September 14, 2011

I will never forget you Jerry love you my brother

Rodney@Georgia Mifflin

September 14, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bonnie Johnson

September 14, 2011

Jerry was a great person and will be missed by many. Condolences to the entire family.

Kelley Chamness Ripley

September 14, 2011

Our sympathy to the Clover family..Jerry was loved so much and will be greatly missed.

anna taylor

September 14, 2011

I send my regards to family and friends of jerry. He was funny, energetic, and a good slow dancer. He was fun to hang out with as I was growing up. He is and always will be truely missed. He was a good country buddy.

Jenny Burns

September 13, 2011

Much love and prayers to the Clover family. Jerry had a kind heart and a fantastic smile-he will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Jerry and Jane Marshall

September 13, 2011

Very sorry to hear about loss. I remember your son twenty years ago. May God be with you, Carl and Diana.

Joyce Fields

September 13, 2011

May the Clover family,and his son Hunter find peace in this time of sorrow. I will miss his big grin and wave that he gave every time I ever saw him.

lynda taylor-mendoza

September 13, 2011

it's so hard to let go of someone so young,may the clover family and friends find comfort through god.

Tammy Bodkin

September 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Jerry's family. We are very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Have known Jerry about 20 years, was always great to talk to, and had a way of making you smile. We will miss you Jerry.

Heather Fritsche

September 13, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. It doesn't even seem possible. He is in so many a of my favorite memories. Jerry was such a great guy. Although it doesn't help at this sad time please know that he will live on in the hearts of all of the lives that he touched forever.

Sandra Sherman

September 13, 2011

Our prayers are with the Clover Family, may God Bless you all in this time of need, Jessie has my number if you need anything, Clarence & Sandra Sherman

Ally Waldron

September 13, 2011

On behalf of Jerry's son Hunter - He loves his dad very much and he will miss him everyday. My heart breaks for the Clover Family.

Terri McCarthy

September 13, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jerry from work and it will never be the same here without our daily cutting up and goofing off with each other. He had a big heart!!

Cindy Stamm

September 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Clover family. Jerry was a great friend and was like a brother to me. We are really gonna miss him and how no matter what he could always get some one to smile despite the mood the there in. He was such a great friend & will be deeply missed by many. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of loss. Cindy & Tony Stamm & family

Brian Moeglin

September 13, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Although it has been years since I had spoken to Jerry, I can't forget how he could make everyone around him smile. My prayers are with the Clover family.

Merle Rankin

September 13, 2011

Sorry to heard about the loss of jerry my deepest sympathy goes out to the clover family i know he will be missed a friend of the family Merle Rankin

Sherrie Taylor

September 13, 2011

To the Family, We are sorry for your loss, Jerry was a great guy our hearts go out to you and may God help with your pain and hurt.he will be missed by many

Mary Casey

September 13, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes to the Clover family, I loved Jerry and he will always have a special place in my heart, I will miss seeing the smile and laugh he always had when I saw him. May he be resting in the arms of Jesus today.

KEVIN & REBECCA PIERSON

September 13, 2011

WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD GUIDE YOU THROUGH THESE TIMES OF SORRY.

KEVIN & REBECCA PIERSON

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