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Gerald Allen "Jerry" King, age 73, of Dewy Rose, passed away August 30, 2025. A native of Carlton, Ga., Gerald was the son of the late Joe Allen King. Jerry was a retired truck driver.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia "Tricia" Davis King; children: Jerris Hill, Josh King, Shannon King, and Lynn Stephens; mother, Wilma Jean Reagin King; brother, Marshall King; 8 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
Berry Funeral Home & Crematory, Elberton, has charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1265 Washington Hwy, Elberton, GA 30635

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