Jerry Tice

Jerry Tice obituary, Mount Carmel, IL

Jerry Tice

Jerry Tice Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keepes Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jerry Tice, 75, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 21, 1950 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the son of Doyle Lee and Martha (Phelps) Tice.
Jerry had a deep love for the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and cherished his time fishing along the Wabash River. Jerry dedicated many years of his career to Snap-on Tools and later brought his skills to Zachary, working in tool and die. He will be missed by his family and all who knew him.
Jerry will be remembered by his two sons, Danny (Samantha) Tice, and Chris Tice; one daughter, Elizabeth (Todd) Earnest; step son, Thomas (Alan) McWilliams; twelve grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Gary (Erlene) Tice, and Larry (Audrey) Tice; sister, Tammy Williams; many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Tommy Tice.
In keeping with Jerry's wishes cremation will take place and no formal services will be held.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Jerry's tribute wall, and leave condolences for the Tice family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
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