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Jerry "Jay" Mellencamp
1940 - 2012
Jerry "Jay" Mellencamp
1940 - 2012
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BORN
1940
DIED
2012
Jerry Mellencamp Obituary
Mr. Mellencamp was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing a round of golf.
Born Dec. 14, 1940, in Seymour, he was the son of Harry P. "Speck" and Laura Nancy Noblitt Mellencamp, both of whom preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Kim (Robin) Freeman and Jeri (Brian) Burbrink; four granddaughters, Jamie (Matt Weimer) Freeman, Carrie (Joe) Calandro and Makenzie and Ashley Burbrink; great-grandchildren, Jerrett Stark and Kaitlyn Calandro; brother, Richard Mellencamp; and sister, Shirley (Ron) Clark.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Katherine "Toots" Cowles; and brothers, James Archie Mellencamp and Joel E. "Joe" Mellencamp.
Cremation and private burial services were conducted.
Arrangements were entrusted to Voss Funeral Service, Seymour.
Memorial donations may be made to the DNR Youth Education Fund.
A complete obituary may be viewed on the funeral home's website at www.vossfuneralservice.com.
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Ralph Kiefer
January 30, 2025
When I was a kid Joe and Jay would come to Princes Lakes to fish with their buddy Bob Gilliam on North Lake. Late 50's into 60's
A long time family friend
May 31, 2012
Kim and Jeri, "Nobody Knows But Me". Much love and prayers to you and your families. You are special ladies, I love you.
May 24, 2012
Jeri, you are loved....and Jerry (Jay) you are loved.
Nancy Y
Daniel
May 23, 2012
Should I shout at the skies or my knees bend?
A broken time I cannot mend.
What to the daughters can I say or send?
The passing, departing, of a deep, deep friend.
I knew a little, he taught me more.
A mountain man from the days of yore.
Straight as the arrows he made soar.
Made me better than I was before.
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Mike Henderson
May 22, 2012
Jeri,
Sorry for your loss, prayers to your family.
Old Archery Friend
May 22, 2012
Jerri, so sorry about Jay. He, I and Jim Cowles and others spent some good times out in the woods with our bows.
Susan Silver
May 20, 2012
Jeri - Saddened to read of your dad. Thinking of you, Brian & the girls. Hope & pray for easing of your pain... Susan
Cindy Williams Gray
May 19, 2012
Prayers for peace and comfort
Jim & Martha Freeman
May 19, 2012
Kim, Robin, Jamie, & Carrie We were so sorry to hear about your dad/grandpa. Our hearts and prayers go out to you as you go through this difficult time. All of our love always.
Julie Romine
May 18, 2012
Kim and Jeri, I was so sorry to hear your dad died. You are in my prayers.
Dottie Hoy
May 18, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Jay's death.I have known Jay since we ran around together since we were in school. I married Jerry Allman who has been deceased since 1969.Jay, Cece, Jerry and I were very close. He will be missed very much. Dottie Hoy . West Haven, Utah
Dennis(hawk)/Penny Hamilton
May 18, 2012
Sending up prayers for your family!! We are so sorry for your loss.
Judith Lewis
May 18, 2012
Sending LOVE and HUGS to my dear nieces, Kim and Jeri, and their families. May they find peace and know that they are dearly loved!
A special hug to Richard, who cared deeply for his brother.
May 18, 2012
Jeri & families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Jay has been a friend of our family for as long as I can remember. Margy (Herndon) Pogue and family.
May 18, 2012
My sympathy to you, Jeri and Kim, on the passing of your father. Jay was in my class of high school. Sincerely, Connie James Gerth
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