Gerald "Jerry" G. Flemings' Obituary
Decatur - Gerald (Jerry) Glenn Flemings, age 69 went to be with his Lord and Savior March 3rd, 2020 at St Mary’s Hospital following a courageous 14-month battle with Glioblastoma.
Jerry was born October 24, 1950, son of the late Alma (Rosteck) Flemings and Gerald Flemings, Sr. Jerry worked at Tate and Lyle (CICS) for 19 years and the YMCA for many years. He was a faithful employee. Jerry and Glenna married in 1970. They were each other’s lives and never apart. He is saving a place for her in heaven now.
Surviving Jerry are his wife and soulmate of 50 years Glenna; his sisters: Linda (Bob) Cox, Louise (Dave) Kaiser, Betty (Tom) Kessler. A sister Dorothy preceded him in death, sisters in law Mary (Mike) Janetzky, Leslie (John) Davenport and Linda Hoffman.
A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Camp Wilson Foursquare Church, 7570 West Main Street, Decatur IL 62522, with a visitation from 1 to 2 pm. Cremation services are being performed by Graceland/Fairlawn Crematory.
Glenna and his sister Linda would like to thank St Mary’s hospital, all the 6th floor employees, and Val Jordon at St Mary’s Cancer Care for all they did to make Jerry comfortable. Also, Brian Canady of Camp Wilson Foursquare Church and their loving and supportive church family for their kindness to Glenna and the family.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in the name of Glenna Flemings,
225 South Twin Lakes Road, Decatur IL 62522
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
GOD SAW God saw he was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched him suffer, and saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
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