Jerry R. York, age 76, of Benton, KY passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Mr. York was born on May 18, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Irvan and Lois York. He retired from General Tire and most recently worked alongside his wife for the last 14 years as custodians for CFSB.
Jerry was a member of First Baptist Church Benton. He, along with other men from the church, served by helping take care of the maintenance and repairs of houses and yards for members of the congregation or any other families in the community that were in need. He loved to go on cruises with his wife and travel, and together they were able to visit all 50 states.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy Henderson York; one brother, Billy York (Mae) of Benton; one sister-in-law, Leona York of Oviedo, Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Dyke; and one brother, Jimmie York.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr with Rev. Don Wilson and Rev. Mark Doom officiating. Burial will follow at Provine Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to: Provine Cemetery Fund c/o David Culp, 115 Al York Rd., Benton, KY 42025.
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