Jerry A. Sherfey

Jerry A. Sherfey, 79, of Jackson, TN passed away February 13, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Jerry was cremated according to his wishes.

There will be a memorial service at a later date in Roberts, IL at Lyman Cemetery.

Jerry was born on December 16, 1945, in Paxton, IL the son of the late William Virgil and Delsie (Billingsley) Sherfey. On June 26, 1965, in Thawville, IL, he married Janet Bristle, who survives.

Also surviving are his children, Lisa Sherfey of Paxton, IL and Scott Sherfey of Jackson, TN; his grandchildren are Brandon Sherfey (Caleigh) of Fisher, IL, Zack (Sarah) Hari of Paxton, IL, Kyle Sherfey (Krystena) of Ballwin, MO, Lucas Sherfey, Emily Sherfey, and Jacob Sherfey all of Bloomington, IL; great-grandchildren, Cohen Hari, Briar Hari both of Paxton, IL, Grace Sherfey and Knoxlee Sherfey both of Fisher, IL; a sister, Jeanette Winkelman (Earl) of Garland, TX, his brother, Bill Sherfey of Roberts, IL and a sister-in-law, Pam Sherfey of Mansfield, OH. Jerry loved his family!

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Hoover of Fort Worth, TX, his brothers, Don Sherfey of Royal, IL, and Jim Sherfey of Mansfield, OH, Sisters in law Sue Sherfey of Mansfield, OH and Donna Sherfey of Robert, IL.

While Jerry and Janet resided in Jackson, they were members of Northside Church.

Jerry served for twenty-five years on the Roberts Village Board and the Roberts-Melvin Fire Department in Roberts, IL.

Jerry started flying in the late 1960’s with his two brothers Don and Jim teaching him what he loved. In his future he accumulated around 1700 hours and owned three different airplanes to enjoy. Before hanging up flying Jerry and Janet built a new home on Lake Iroquois so the grandkids could enjoy the water and boating. After the grandchildren aged Jerry and Janet indulged in a Motorhome to camp and travel while able. As time went on, they decided to purchase aa home in Green Valley, AZ to enjoy the weather and scenery and also help their health. After the Great grandkids started arriving, they decided to settle farther east to be closer to the Greats and family.

 THEN CANCER HIT JERRY! Jerry battled Pancreatic Cancer for three years.

He was always a handyman and fixer. If he did not know the answer, he would study the situation until he figured it out.

His words for Janet were “You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone” How True!