Jerry Dale Downard

Jerry Dale Downard obituary, Wellston, OH

Jerry Dale Downard

Jerry Downard Obituary

Published by McWilliams Funeral Home - Wellston on Nov. 15, 2015.
Jerry Dale Downard, age 60, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Holzer Medical Center ER in Jackson, Ohio. He was born January 4, 1955 in Logan, Ohio to the late Dale P. and Virginia J. Collins Downard. Jerry Dale was employed as a truck driver for A&K Ready Mix and he enjoyed dirt bike racing and hunting. He is survived by his longtime companion, Lisa Adkins of Wellston; 2 sons, Todd Downard of Columbus and Dustin Downard of Wellston; 1 grandson, Keagen of Virginia; his fur babies, Molly, Sadie and Bear, as well as several close relatives and friends. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 A.M. at the McWilliams Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ridgewood Cemetery.

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November 16, 2015

Bill and Renae (Asbury) Hughes posted to the memorial.

November 16, 2015

Sandy(Spratt) Ibarra posted to the memorial.

November 16, 2015

LaRae Rader posted to the memorial.

Bill and Renae (Asbury) Hughes

November 16, 2015

My heart is broken for Dustin and you my sweet friend. I have no words. Jerry was always so pleasant to be around for us and always made me laugh. Prayers for you at this time and the future. Be blessed with precious memories.

Kelly Harper (Hinton)

November 15, 2015

Uncle Jerry, you are part of so many of my greatest summer memories. You are loved and missed.

Sandy(Spratt) Ibarra

November 16, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. I have so many fond childhood memories of Jerry Dale. Your now in the arms of the Angels. Rest in peace.

LaRae Rader

November 16, 2015

Prayer to all the family. My son Sean and Todd were friends since preschool. Jerry was always a kind person.

Bill and Renae Hughes

November 16, 2015

My heart is broken for Dustin and you my sweet friend. I have no words. Jerry was always so pleasant to be around for us and always made me laugh. Prayers for you at this time and the future. Be blessed with precious memories.

Jim and Jenifer Mohney

November 15, 2015

So sorry to hear this. We were neighbors of Dale and Virginia for several years and Jerry Dale was a friend. Wonderful family. Prayers for all.

Rebecca Barnett

November 15, 2015

Lisa and Dustin you both are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry was a good man and we have fond memories of him when Dustin and Sean played baseball together. He will be missed. He always had a smile and a kind word.


Rebecca and Marijane Barnett and Sean and Darien Flannery

Dan Stewart

November 15, 2015

So very sorry to see this. Prayers for all family and friends. I can't think of a time from my youth when he wasn't around the house with one of my brothers, gone far too soon. RIP buddy.

Dakota, Roxanna and Derrick Riegel

November 15, 2015

Lisa and Dustin we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jerry Dale will be greatly missed. Love you both.

Ann Hinton

November 15, 2015

Todd, Dustin and Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of you, Jerry Dale. You were a fine uncle to my children. I hope I thanked you enough. You will be missed

Faye McCartney

November 15, 2015

Always a smiling face..So very sorry for your loss Lisa and Dustin ...My thoughts and Prayers are with you both and Family...<3

Wendy Bitzan

November 15, 2015

Jerry Dale became a part of our family when he married my sister Bobbie. He has always held a place in my heart. I'm so sorry to hear of his death. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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