Jerry Lynn Binkley's Obituary
Decatur-Jerry Lynn Binkley, 70, of Decatur, passed away Friday, January 4, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services to celebrate Jerry's life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in Graceland Cemetery with the 'Flight Home' Ceremony to conclude the service. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, January 8, 2013 in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Relay for Life of the American Cancer Society.
Jerry was born August 17, 1942 in Decatur, the son of Harold Binkley and Helen 'Granny' and Johnnie Alderson. He was previously employed with Boiler Maker Local 363 retiring in 2000 after thirty-seven years of service. He was an avid bowler. He married Vicki Sites December 13, 1975.
He leaves behind his wife Vicki, daughters Sheri Binkley, Sandra Woods and husband Louis, Susan Binkley of Nevada, and Melissa Malone and husband Neal, son Steven Binkley and wife Robin, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepdad, brothers Fred, Ed, and Ted Binkley, and sister Mary Lacox.
He will be greatly missed by his dog Katie and all who knew him.
The family of Jerry Lynn Binkley is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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