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Jay Gilkerson Obituary

JAY "JERRY" GILKERSON JR., 84, of Beech Fork, WV, husband of Evangeline McCoy Gilkerson, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Funeral services at Noon, Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Morris Funeral Home Chapel, Wayne. Burial at Ramsey Cemetery, East Lynn, WV. Visitation one hour prior to services at Morris Funeral Home, Wayne, WV.

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Published by The Wayne County News on Jun. 18, 2025.

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Mike Stephens

June 13, 2025

May you rest in peace Jerry in heaven with Jesus. Prayers for your family.

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