He is survived by his beloved wife, Zelphia Galena Gue Chapman, his loving daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Jeff Gibbs of Pittsburg, PA; his grandchildren whom he adored, Jeff (Renee) Gibbs, Emily Jean (Jay) Gaskins, and John Gibbs; his special great-grandson, Case Nolan Gaskins; a sister, Nada “Sis” Booth of South Point,Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews, teammates, special friends and church family.
Jerry served in the Navy for four years. Jerry retired from INCO where he pitched for their industrial league baseball team for many years. Baseball was his passion - second only to serving the Lord. Jerry was youth director for many years at Highlawn Baptist Church. During that time, countless young persons were introduced to the Lord. Countless lives were changed. Jerry was so proud of his youth group. It was one his finest achievements. Jerry then served as Assistant Pastor at Highlawn Baptist Church until he was called to Open Door Baptist Church, where he served as Pastor for 39 years. Jerry loved his Lord and his family with all his heart.
Jerry was adored for his strength, compassion and hospitality. He was respected as the patriarch by his family and friends. All are welcome to watch the service online by going to www.LMBC.GOTTV. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Open Door Baptist Church 1900 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704.
His life will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Yates and Rev. Roger Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service begins at 7:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place in Herrenkohl Cemetery, Lesage, WV.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Zelphia Galena Gue Chapman, his loving daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Jeff Gibbs of Pittsburg, PA; his grandchildren whom he adored, Jeff (Renee) Gibbs, Emily Jean (Jay) Gaskins, and John Gibbs; his special great-grandson, Case Nolan Gaskins; a sister, Nada “Sis” Booth of South Point,Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews, teammates, special friends and church family.
Jerry served in the Navy for four years. Jerry retired from INCO where he pitched for their industrial league baseball team for many years. Baseball was his passion - second only to serving the Lord. Jerry was youth director for many years at Highlawn Baptist Church. During that time, countless young persons were introduced to the Lord. Countless lives were changed. Jerry was so proud of his youth group. It was one his finest achievements. Jerry then served as Assistant Pastor at Highlawn Baptist Church until he was called to Open Door Baptist Church, where he served as Pastor for 39 years. Jerry loved his Lord and his family with all his heart.
Jerry was adored for his strength, compassion and hospitality. He was respected as the patriarch by his family and friends. All are welcome to watch the service online by going to www.LMBC.GOTTV. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Open Door Baptist Church 1900 Madison Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704.
His life will be celebrated on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Yates and Rev. Roger Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until service begins at 7:00 p.m. Private family burial will take place in Herrenkohl Cemetery, Lesage, WV.
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