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Joseph Reardon Obituary

Joseph “Jerry” Reardon Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2016 after a valiant 8-year battle with cancer. Jerry was a loving husband, devoted father, and caring grandfather. He is survived by his wife Susan and daughters, Elissa, Emily, Erica; 5 grandchildren and one sister, Carolyn May. A celebration of his life will be held at Harvest Bible Chapel at 2:00 pm on Friday August 12, 2016. Memorials may be sent in lieu of flowers to Harvest Bible Chapel in Jerry's name. Condolences may be sent to the Reardon family at www.willisreynoldsfh.com . Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home & Crematory in Newton is honored to serve the Reardon family.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Aug. 11, 2016.

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Kim Ratliff

August 12, 2016

Susan and family: I had the privilege of working with Jerry at Catawba Valley Medical Center, and I was honored to call him a friend. Jerry's strength, determination and faith truly inspired me, and he will be dearly missed.

Teresa Stillwell

August 11, 2016

To Susan and family, Jerry will be missed. He never complained, not once, and always had a positive outlook throughout his battle. He was an inspiration to many. You all are in my prayers.

John Putnick

August 10, 2016

I was so lucky to know Jerry. He truly was a man of honor and integrity, as well as a good friend and mentor to me. He will be missed by many. My sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Faye Sherrill

August 10, 2016

Susan, Elisa, Emily, Erica, Carolyn and families: I was so lucky to have met and worked for Jerry at Rowan Regional for several years. He was such a man of God, such a gentle yet firm leader. I appreciated that Jerry would ask to lead our department in prayer during all hands meetings, even when that was not necessarily the acceptable practice. That act will forever stay in my mind about one of the great things I experienced working at Rowan. Jerry was a great role model whose leadership inspired others. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to your families. God bless you and give you peace.

Jerry (8), Carolyn (6), Francis (5) and Diz (22 mos) in 1964

Carolyn May

August 10, 2016

Jerry was a great brother and became one of the gentlest and most spiritual men I've ever known. He will be missed by so many.

Drena Adams

August 9, 2016

To Susan and Family, I had the pleasure of knowing Jerry before my retirement at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Jerry was a man of honor and integrity. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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