Gerald Turner "Jerry" Linthicum

Gerald "Jerry" Turner Linthicum
Gerald Turner Linthicum, 74, of St. Petersburg, FL passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital on January 13, 2025.
Jerry was born in Savannah, Georgia but moved with his family to St. Petersburg, FL over 72 years ago. He attended Bishop Barry High School, now St. Petersburg Catholic, and Northeast High School, where he graduated from in 1969.
Jerry was a Navy Veteran, who served two years on active duty and four years in the Navy Reserves.
He was a devout member of his church, and a very faithful person, proud of his service with the Knights of Columbus where he was a 4th Degree Knight and a past Grand Knight.
Jerry retired after 26 years as a letter carrier from the United States Postal Service. Friends and family knew him as "Jerry the Mailman."
Jerry was an avid fisherman who also enjoyed playing golf. When at home, and relaxing, you could see him enjoying music from his favorite artists, the Bee Gees, Cher and Earth Wind & Fire and maybe even catching a viewing of his favorite movies, Top Gun and Dirty Dancing.
He was well known as a dependable, giving and generous person with a kind heart. He had a deep love for his daughter Sarah as well as his many friends.
Jerry is predeceased by his parents Richard and Dorothy and is survived by his daughter Sarah Taylor.
A viewing will be held from 9:00 am – 9:50 am Tuesday, January 28th, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00am, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 78th Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
A reception 1:00 PM at St. Pete Social Club, 2500 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Holy Family Knights of Columbus #12306.