Jerome, Donald Dean (Don)

Donald Dean (Don) Jerome, 76, of Central City, passed away in his sleep on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. He looked forward to being reunited with his Savior and his beloved wife, Judy, who passed away two years earlier.

A service to celebrate Don's life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by the Rev. Steve Russell of Jordan's Grove Baptist Church. The family will greet friends one hour before the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Don was born on Feb. 24, 1936, the son of Harvey and Bessie Jerome. He married his sweetheart, Judy Olson on June 10, 1967, and together they raised two sons. Don enjoyed his career at Rockwell Collins, as well as serving for the Central City Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his two sons, Jerry (Sylvia) Jerome of Walker, and Tom (Kristi) Jerome of Mechanicsville; six grandchildren, Melanie (Dan) Mamula, Isaac (Michelle) Jerome, Emily (Wade) Wilson, Seth (Tammy) Jerome, Brian (Kristen) Jerome and Alicia Jerome; 12 great-grandchildren, Olivia, Grace, Jack and George Mamula, Brandon and Tanner Jerome, Caspian Wilson, Zack, Asrael, Asianna and Amleah Jerome and Thomas Jerome; a brother, Bob (Lois) Jerome; and two sisters, Phyllis Johnston and Marcella (Dick) Flemming.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judith; nephew, Frank; niece, Cathy; and sister, Lois.

Please sign the online guest book for Don at under obituaries.

Published in The Gazette Oct 24, 2012.