Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1936
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
Jerald Verley Obituary
He was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Quinnesec, Michigan, the son of Victor Rufus and Rose Ciochetto Verley. He was a proud Merchant Mariners card holder. He moved on to work for A.O. Smith Corporation in Wisconsin and eventually transferred to Little Rock, Arkansas. He later had a lengthy career at Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company as a heavy duty automotive mechanic, before his retirement in 1998.
Jerry lived in Cotter since moving from Ishpeming, Mich., in 2001. He married Peggy (Paschall) Smith in 2009 at Hopewell Baptist Church. He enjoyed trout fishing and took many fishing trips to Canada over the years. Jerry also enjoyed deer hunting. He was a devoted member of Faith Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Flippin, Arkansas.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Peggy Verley of Cotter, Ark.; daughters Sandy (Gerry Jarvis) Wuorenmaa of Ishpeming, Mich., and Debbie (Mike) Elliott of Minnetonka, Minn.; son Dan Verley of Ishpeming, Mich.; grandchildren Christopher (Emily) Robinson of Kewanee, Ill., Matthew (Amanda) Verley of Dallas, Ore., Jerry Wuorenmaa of Bergland, Mich., Andrea (Stu McGowan) Wuorenmaa of Commerce City, Colo., Courtney (Luke) Alfuth of Eden Prairie, Minn., Ashlee (Sergio Gamarra) White of Mankato, Minn., and Lindsey (Ryan Erickson) White of Cedar Falls, Iowa; brothers Ray Verley of Grafton, Wis., and Jim Verley of Vulcan, Mich.; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Florence Verley; son, Larry Verley; and brothers, Dale, Terry,and Ronnie Verley.
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time. A Celebration of Life for Jerry will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Johnny Shew officiating.
Memorials may be made to Faith Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1441, Flippin, AR 72634.
Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerald Verley
Sponsored by Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Jerald Verley's name
Memorial Events
for Jerald Verley
Apr
26
Funeral services provided by:
Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653
How to support Jerald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jerald Verley's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
