Peggy (Clark) Moon contributed this message on Tuesday, November 17, 2009:

It's been 2 weeks Jerry since you left.I'am still having trouble believing that you have gone to rest. I keep going back to your memorial and stare. Now I see the gold Halo there. May you rest in peace CUZ, your in my heart always. Fly with the angels LOVE Peggy

Baltimore, Maryland
eMail: mammamoon54@aol.com

Jerry Horton contributed this message on Tuesday, November 10, 2009:

Peace to a good friend and fellow shipmate. May he have fair winds and good sailing through all eternity.

Alvordton, Ohio
eMail: jhorton@wcnet.org

Kimberly Johnston contributed this message on Tuesday, November 10, 2009:

Judy & Family- We all love you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.

Greenville, NC

peggy (clark) moon contributed this message on Tuesday, November 10, 2009:

To my cousins son Tim. I'am so sorry for the lost of your father. When I heard of the news of your dad I was in total shock.Your dad and I was very close, he was my fanorite cousin and dearest friend.We talked alot about our family history and your dad did so much work searching and getting all the facts together,I just hope some one will carry it on. I sure would like to have copies of it,so I can try to finish his work. I know you'll miss him, I know I will. But he is flying with the angels now. Your dad earned his wings one feather at a time,they must be huge. I loved your dad with all my heart and I'll miss him,but I know now that he'll never be sick or in pain again. I'll keep you in my praysrs. Love Peggy

baltimore, maryland
eMail: mammamoon54@aol.com

john warren ( Anders Rice) contributed this message on Monday, November 9, 2009:

Jerry was such a happy guy each time I saw him at the memoral services I will miss him, may God be a comfort to the family . God Bless each

asheville, nc
eMail: jwarren648@charter.net

tommy and aamira rickerson contributed this message on Monday, November 9, 2009:

we miss u big daddy we love u we know u willbe in heaven waiting on us when we get there.....

Fairview, nc

Jennifer Griffin contributed this message on Monday, November 9, 2009:

jerry we will miss you big daddy we love you...you will be gretly missed....and never forgotten...

Fairview, nc
eMail: huhmommy28806@yahoo.com

Neola Wesley SHC (SW) Retired contributed this message on Saturday, November 7, 2009:

I met Jerry on the USS Sierra, many years ago. He was my sponsor when I made Chief, and along with my son, Danny, he pinned on my anchor. He was also very helpful when I was working on getting Surface Warfare qualified. Jerry always had a smile on his face and I am sure he is smiling on us all today. May he rest in peace and God be with his family.

Pattersonville, New York
eMail: autso@aol.com

Linda Sue Clark Knill contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

My prayers are with your family in this sad time. I will always remember that big smile on your face. It was nice seeing you at the family reunion this summer. Wish we could all get together more often, but it's hard to plan when you live so far away. You worked so hard on tracing our roots, i am just sorry you were unable to finish. We all knew how much it ment to you, maybe one day someone will carry on where you let off. You will forever be in our memories. Love your cousin Sue Clark

Baltimore, Maryland

Barbara D'Amato contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

Judy and Tim and families. I just want to say to you how sory I am to hear about Gerry'sd passing. He was a great friend while we were riding the USS Sierra all those years ago. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Always Navy Barbara D'Amato SHCS(SW) USN Retired

Lakeland, Florida
eMail: shcssw794@msn.com

Michelle Chriscoe contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

To All The Family, I'm very deeply sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you strength through this difficult time. Michelle Chriscoe (Dale Evans daughter)

Denton, NC
eMail: meanddc@rtmc.net

GAIL PARKER contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

MARY LOU & FAMILY: I WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF JERRY'S DEATH. JERRY WAS SUCH A FRIENDLY & CARING PERSON. EACH & EVERY TIME I WOULD SEE JERRY HE WOULD ALWAYS TEASE ME ABOUT SOMETHING WE WOULD REMEMBER FROM THE PAST. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW MUCH JERRY LOVED HIS FAMILY. HE WAS SO PROUD OF HIS SONS & WOULD BRAG TO ME ABOUT THEM. THE LAST TIME I SAW JERRY WAS WHEN I LOST MY UNCLE GEORGE & WE SAW EACH OTHER AT THE FUNERAL HOME. IT SEEMS WE ALWAYS MET UNDER THESE SAD SITUATIONS. AT THIS TIME JERRY LET ME KNOW THAT HE WAS SAVED & GOING TO CHURCH. I WAS SO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS. I NEVER SAW JERRY THAT HE DIDN'T HAVE A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE & NOW I KNOW HE'S SMILING IN HEAVEN. I PRAY THAT GOD WILL BE WITH EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU DURING THIS SAD TIME. WE NEVER WANT TO GIVE THOSE WE LOVE UP BUT GOD NEEDED JERRY IN HEAVEN MORE. I KNOW HE WILL CONTINUE LOOKING DOWN ON HIS FAMILY & KEEPING THEM IN HIS LOVING ARMS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

LEICESTER, NORTH CAROLINA
eMail: Tweetyparker@aol.com

Jim Bohanan contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

Please accept our condolences on your loss. Jerry was a good friend and shipmate.

Satsuma, Fl
eMail: fmys@aol.com

Ann Johnston contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

Judy and family words cannot express what Jerry meant to our family. He was such a wonderful hard working Christian, friend, family member and veteran. Heaven will be more beautiful since he is there. O what wonderful singing he is enjoying. We love you and are there for you. Ann, Randy, & family

Marshall, NC
eMail: ann.johnston@buncombecounty.org

Pearl & Gene contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

Jerry was a very dear friend that i could always talk to about anything. I am so shocked by his passing. He will forever have a special place in our hearts, and will always be loved.We miss you jerry. Pearl & Gene Kneece

Asheville, NC
eMail: lkneece@hotmail.com

Daniel & Tammy Walter contributed this message on Friday, November 6, 2009:

Uncle Jerry, you will surely be missed by me and my family. I just want to say you were one of my favorite UNCLES growing up. When I got the news about you leaving this world it felt so unreal.. I was telling myself that this is just to hard to believe. I looked up to you as my second father, even though your brother David Johnston is my dad you still were a father figure to me growing up. I can remember taking our vacations when we were little coming to Asheville to visit you and Aunt Frances, Little Jerry and Timothy. I know you did not have to speak twice to any of us kids. I can also remember that oil painting of you that hung on Granny's wall at her house of you in the Navy..I use to get a kick out of it because your eyes in the painting would look as if you were watching me walk through the house and saying to me "you better be good"! I love that picture. Now, you can really keep your eye on me and my family from where you are at now. You have always been in my thougts growing up. I made sure every time I passed through Asheville, that we would stop and see Aunt Betty Jo, and Aunt Mary Lou, I would always ask to use their phone to try calling you to see if you could come by and see us while we stopped into visit. We will surely miss you Uncle Jerry. I just know now that you are not suffering anymore from any pain that you were having. I know that you are not alone where you are now. You are with Granny, Perry, Grandpa Arron, and Little Jerry, and Uncle Garry. I am sure that you are going to keep them all straight too.. I love and miss you!!

253 Candlewood Lane, Gaffney, SC
eMail: danielelkton@aol.com

Julia L. Crislip contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. It seems like i only get to see my cousin during our times of grief. But i miss you all. My dad told me once you have to earn your wings before you can fly with the angels. There is no doubt you earned your wings Jerry Wayne. Now fly with the angels and keep watch over us all. You will be truely missed. Love your cousin Julia Clark Crislip.

Middle River, Maryland
eMail: Juliangel903@comcast.net

Ellen Whitsel contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

My sincere condolences and prayers are with Judy and Jerry's family during this time of sadness. Jerry and I have been email friends several years. I'm the historian for the Sprinkle & related families of WNC and Jerry was very interested in our family lineage. It was a pleasure to receive Christian notes of encouragement. My heart went out to him when Jerry, Jr. died. They are together now. They are attending a golden reunion with family members who passed many years ago. He will discover the answers to questions we discussed about our heritage. Jerry truly will be missed. God Bless, Ellen (Feldman) Whitsel

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eMail: ewhitsel@embarqmail.com

Brenda Davis Shepherd contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Jery was a handsome and happy little boy. I remember Betty Jo and I playing with Jerry and my brother Billy Davis when they were babies,little girls with live dolls.Jerry and Billy grew up together and were best friends. Jerry will continue to be loved,missed and in our hearts forever.We know he is now in the Lords hands My condolence to the Family all my love Brenda Davis Shepherd

DeBary, Fla.
eMail: bnblounge@bellsouth.net

Edward Wallin contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Papaw, I love you so much I miss you I will miss you not being at you and Nanna's house. I know you are with Jesus. Someday I will see you again and then we can have our talks again, you thought me so much. Love Edward

Marshall, NC

MRCM Harold J Shepard, USN Retired contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Chief Johnston. Jerry Johnston. I met him in September of 85. He bummed a cigarette from me. We were both on permanent change of station orders and going to the USS Sierra. Jerry came to work with me in the same division. He ran the outside machine shop. He was a loyal friend, worker and sailor. I worked with him for almost 4 years. He and I kept in contact until Monday night, when he called and told me his operation was being moved up. Chief Johnston was in pain most of the 24 years we knew each other. Believing in God I can't say he went before his time but he sure went before I was ready. At least he does not now have any pain. He served with pleasure and distinction. If he called you friend then you were respected and loved. Jim Shepard

Ruffin, NC

Marha Maney contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Dear Judy, I'm lost for words. My prayer is that God will wrap his arms around you, comfort you and give you the stregenth to get through this. We know that Jerry is in heaven. I loved him very much and love you very much. My heart aches for you and I am here to help you any way I can. God bless you. Love, Martha

Arden, N. C.
eMail: nanamarf@charter.net

FRANN AND ROBERT BUCKNER contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

DEAR FAMILY OF JERRY: WE ONLY KNOW DALE AND MARTHA FROM CHURCH BUT JUST MET JERRY ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND FOUND OUT THAT HE WAS A COUSIN,,I SO ENJOYED TALKING WITH HIM AND FINDING OUT WE WERE REALTED. SOMEONE SAID THAT ME AND JERRY AND DALE ALL LOOKED ENOUGH ALIKE TO BE BROTHERS AND MY WIFE SAID WE WERE ALL JUST AS GOOFY AS THE OTHER ONE...HE WAS TELLING ME ABOUT OUR RELATIVES THAT I WONDER ABOUT FROM YEARS AGO...DALE HAD TOLD ME HE HAD SOMEONE HE WANTED ME TO ME BECAUSE HE THOUGHT WE WERE RALTED AND WE WERE....FRAN AND I ARE SO SORRY ABOUT HIS PASSING AND LIKE YOU SHOCKED TO HEAR THE NEWS,,,HE WAS AT THE CAR SHOW WITH US SATURDAY AT SOUTH ASHEVILLE BPT. AND WE HAD A GREAT TIME IN THE LORD...HE LOVED FRANN'S QUARTET AND BOUGHT SEVERAL OF THE CD'S..ALTHOUGH I ONLY MET HIM RECENTLY I WILL MISS HIM BECAUSE WE BONDED AND I FELT LIKE WE WOULD HAVE BECOME GOOD FRIENDS [BETTER FRIENDS]..PLEASE ACCEPT OUT CONDOLENCES AND KNOW THAT WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND THE FAMILY GOD BLESS IS OUR PRAYER ROBERT BUCKNER AND WIFE FRANN

ASHEVILLE, NC
eMail: briasoma@bellsouth.net

Martha Maney contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Dear "cuz", When you called Monday to tell me they changed your surgery date to Tuesday, never did I think it would be the last time I heard "love ya girl, talk to ya later". Our comfort during all this is knowing that you are in heaven with the lord, your son, your Mom and Dad, and all those relatives you tracked down in the cemetary. I know you and my Mom have not stopped talking about how you found all those people. What we have is all the wonderful memories we have made in the past 10yrs. All the family gatherings, all the fun and laughter. We also shared heart ache and pain. We all loved each other as brothers and sister. Me, Dale, Keith and Mark are going to miss you so much. We loved you very much and will always keep you close in our hearts. Keep an eye on us, so we'll behave---you know how we are. Love you "cuz" Martha

Arden, N. C.

KAREN & FARON PORSHIA contributed this message on Thursday, November 5, 2009:

Judy & family, Faron & I would like to express our sorrow at the passing of Jerry. He was such a kind and tender guy always happy and so proud of his family and his military service. Take comfort in knowing he is resting in the arms of our Jesus today. God Bless each of you,

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