Gerald Frederick Malm

Gerald Frederick "JERRY" Malm, age 85, of Orange Park, Florida passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022.
Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 27, 1937 to Iva E. La Fleur and Carl J. Malm, Sr. Jerry studied art and engineering at Cass Technical High School before graduating and enlisting in the Navy where he served for thirty years, retiring as an Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer in 1986. His time in the Navy afforded him opportunities working on airplanes and submarines; riding his motorcycle through Japan; seeing the Northern Lights in Greenland and crossing the Arctic Circle. He continued his distinguished career as an Electronics Technician in the private sector until retiring to spend time with his wife Jerrie.
His kind heart, quick wit, and unfailing generous spirit made him friends wherever he went.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jerrie Lynn Malm. Survived by daughter: Julie Malm of Orange Park, FL. and Son, Jon (Lee Ann) Malm of Columbia, TN. Grandchildren: Ellen Verney, Anna Verney, Lance (Cassie) West, Landon Malm, Elizabeth Malm and Jonathan Malm. Great Grandchildren: Kaitlyn Lane West and Dakota William West. Siblings: Evelyn Dustin and Carl J. Malm, Jr.
A service will be held at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 on December 30th, 2022 at 10:00AM. Lane # 3. Another memorial service Hopewell, MS. is being planned, with details to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Disabled American Veterans or Wounded Warriors Project.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com for the Malm family.