Jerry Don Kaler, 83, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at Calvert City Convalescent Center.
Jerry was born on August 29, 1937, in Clear Springs, Kentucky, to the late David Lee Kaler and Clara Belle Shelton Kaler. He was a longtime member of Reidland Baptist Church. Jerry graduated from Symsonia High School, where he played basketball. After retiring from UPS after 30 plus years of dedicated work, Jerry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by one daughter, Julie Martin and husband, Steve “Flip”, of Paducah; two sons, Mike Kaler and wife, Roxane, of Benton, Ben Kaler of Paducah; two sisters, June Mohler of Mayfield, Mary Beckman of Paducah; one brother, Jack Kaler of Hickory; four grandchildren, Nikki Dowdy (Ross), Kelli Kaufman (Brandon), Emily Whalen (Rus), Andrea Straight (Steven); eight great-grandchildren, Clayton Dowdy, Nicholas Dowdy, Julianne Dowdy, Jaxon Kaufman, Aubree Kaufman, Ryder Whalen, Brooks Whalen, Silas Straight.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Lou Kaler; six sisters, Betty Warthen, Peggy Wallace, Marie Wyman, Emma Boaz, Martha “Tootsie” Reid, Ruth “Pert” Sans Soucie; three brothers, James “Bud” Kaler, Aaron “Bill” Kaler, Mark Kaler, and his parents.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvert City Cemetery with Rev. Philip Jett officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Reidland Baptist Church. 5559 Benton Road. Paducah, KY 42003.
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