Jerry Lee Albritton

ALBRITTON, Jerry Lee, 56, of Richmond, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 18, 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, John C. Albritton Sr.; and a brother, John C. Albritton Jr. He is survived by his mother, Lois Albritton-Pace and her husband, Floyd; his children, Sherry Butcher and her husband, Bobby, and Carrie Ann Albritton; two brothers, Kenneth Buck and Calvin "Gene" Albritton; two granddaughters, Haley and Kelsey Butcher; three stepbrothers, David, Richard and Thomas Pace; one stepsister, Theresa LeDuc; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends he loved dearly. Jerry was a self-employed "Jack of All Trades" and was a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. His friends affectionately called him "Captain J.L." because of his love for his many vessels. He became a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer through the United States Coast Guard in July of this year. Jerry loved his Lord, life, and most of all, helping others. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday (today) at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. Funeral services and interment to be announced at visitation.