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Jerry Tyree Obituary
Jerry Wilson Tyree, 62, of Gladstone, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was the husband of Jane Dinwiddie Tyree for twenty-seven years.
Born June 19, 1948, in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late William Arthur Tyree Sr. and the late Dolly Puckett Tyree. Jerry was a former employee of Parker Hannifin Powertrain (Wynn's Precision) until 1990, with eighteen years of service and was a horse and cattle farmer.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by one son, Jerry W. Tyree Jr. and wife, Missy, of Forest; one brother, William A. Tyree Jr. and wife, Gladys, of Madison Heights; one sister, Mary Beeson, of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother-in-law, Ronald Dinwiddie, of Lynchburg; one grandson, Conner Tyree; Beth Moon, of Gladstone, who Jerry loved like a daughter and numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with Pastor Bill Evans officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 p.m.
A private graveside service will be held at Fort Hill Memorial Park, at a later date.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Amazing Grace Ministries, 101 Morgan Street, Lynchburg, 24501.
To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com.
Whitten Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel is serving the family.
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Elizabeth Mason
January 19, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good man.May you remember the good times & find comfort in your heart knowing that God prepared a home for him in heaven.No more suffering.
2 Cor. 5:8 To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Carol Hamilton
January 15, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ronnie Burch
January 14, 2011
Dear Family, I knew Jerry from back in the late 60's and early 70's and he was certainly one of a kind. I know he will surely be missed by all who knew him. I have lots of good memories of times spent with Jerry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Shelby Litchford
January 13, 2011
Jane,
I am sorry to hear about your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. If you need anything I am just a phone call away.
Albert Fariss
January 13, 2011
Jane,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If I can do anything to help you, please let me know.
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