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Gerald Albert "Jerry" Heath
Gerald Albert "Jerry" Heath
Fairfax
Gerald Albert “Jerry” Heath, 96, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.
He served in WWII.
Jerry is survived by his three children, Cindy, Sherri and David; grandchildren, Joel, Arianne, Ashley, Brooke and Melinda; many great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Marilyn Merritt.
Jerry was preceded in death by Shirley, his loving wife of 62 years, one sister, and his parents.
Jerry’s family was very important to him. He was greatly loved and will be missed. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
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