The funeral for Gerald Richard "Jerry" Wackman, 85, of Washington Court House, Ohio was held Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House with Pastor Carey G. Hilterbran, minister at the Trinity Full Gospel Church in Sabina, officiating. Margie Christian sang "If You Knew" and read a poem. The service was closed with the choir from the Trinity Full Gospel Church singing "I'll Fly Away."
Pallbearers for the burial in Washington Cemetery were Franklin Deskins, Deskins Campbell, Scott and Gary Brown, Connor and Gabe Shirkey.
Jerry, former co-owner of the J & J Restaurant and widower of Ruth Ann Cottrell Wackman, died Monday, December 15, 2014, shortly after arrival at Fayette County Memorial Hospital.
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December 17, 2014
STACIE AND FAMILY, Sorrow about your loss. know that others care in this time of sorrow. JOHN 6: 40, 44. MARGUERITE
Beverly and Bob, Max and Mackenzie Hamlin
December 16, 2014
Jerry was a great relative and friend to all. He was a real gentleman, honest as could be, and among the most thoughtful people we know. He was a Buckeye through and through, and a dedicated family man. Everyone will miss him desperately. Beverly, the kids, and I will never forget his smile.
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Kirkpatrick Funeral Home - Washington Court House554 Washington Avenue, Washington Court House, OH 43160

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