Jerry Everett

LEBANON, Ky. - Jerry Wayne Everett, 83, of Lebanon, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

Jerry was born on May 2, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the son of the late C. Eugene and Delsie Mae (Brockman) Everett.

Jerry married, Cora Lee Behnke, on June 6, 1965.

Early on, Jerry had his own business called Everett Tool & Die in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After many years, he decided to leave the business and became Tool Room Supervisor at Bundy Tubing and then the Chief Engineer for ITT Automotive in Archbold, Ohio, retiring after 17 years of service.

Jerry was proud to serve his country in the Indiana National Guard.

Jerry was a member of Pitman Mason Lodge F&AM #124 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, and Greensburg Masonic Lodge F&AM #54 in Greensburg, Kentucky. He was also a life member of the National Corvette Museum.

Surviving are his wife, Cora Lee Everett, of Lebanon, Kentucky; his four children, Amy Jo Lelli, of Angola, Indiana, Sally Ann (Kris) Walley, of Howell, Michigan, Denise E. Everett, of Napoleon, Ohio, and Glen A. (Rachel) Everett, of Coldwater, Michigan; along with his 11 beloved grandchildren; and 14 precious great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law, John Lelli.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana, with Pastor Jerry J. Griffin officiating.

Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be at Knauss Cemetery, Kinderhook, Michigan.

Memorial donations may be made to Norton's Hosparus, 315 E. Broadway, 6th Floor, Louisville, KY 40202.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com.

Local arrangements handled by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana.