Jerry W. Morey, 84, of Gaylord, passed away at home Sunday, August 9, 2020.
He was born November 3, 1935, the son of Jerry and Hellen (Frazer) Morey, in Lapeer County, Michigan.
Jerry married Judith Bergmann in 1960. They started a family and then opened Morey’s well drilling together.
He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was a lifetime member of the Northland Sportsmen’s Club.
Jerry is survived by six children, Donald, Tanaya (Ronnie) LaPointe, Billie (Sue), Hellena (Glenn) Rocheleau, Cindy (Kevin) Campbell, and Shawn (Simon) Johnson; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Jerry Lynn; grandson, Joe, and brother Michael.
The family has chosen to remember him with a private memorial service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734.
11 comments on “Jerry W. Morey”
Condolences to Jerry’s family. We knew Jerry for years and he was a great guy and our well guy for a long time. Kind and generous to all. So so sorry for your loss.
Jerry will be missed and his humor and dedication to the sportsmen’s club and the years of teaching hunters safety. He will be in our prayers.
Gonna miss this man, always loved your stories and playing in your barn. Miss you uncle jerry.
Judy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry was a great guy and I enjoyed talking to him at Dr C’s office.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Vince
Rest in Peace my old friend.
For the good of the order; rest easy now Sir. Sincere condolences to the family.
Kay and Dave Pagel
I love you grandpa, more like my dad. Taught me to hunt fish and be a man.
Jerry certainly deserved the Northland Sportsmen’s Club Sportsman of the Year award for sharing his love of the outdoors with his family and our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Mom and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. The entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss prayers and hugs to his family and friends, he was such a sweet man and he will be truly missed
Judy and family… so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Jessica!