Jerry Ray VanSickle
Smithfield
Jerry Ray VanSickle, 81, of Smithfield, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 25, 1943, in Confluence, a son of the late Charles E. and Judith Bartock VanSickle, and stepmother Betty J. VanSickle.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Thelma C. McClanahan VanSickle; and siblings, Edgar VanSickle, Donna Jean VanSickle, Lawrence VanSickle, Charles W. VanSickle, and Nancy Hall.
Jerry is survived by his son, Jerry Ray VanSickle Jr. (Paula Weidel) of Grays Landing; siblings, Lucy David of Uniontown, Joyce Lake of New Hampshire, Clark “Sonny” VanSickle of Farmington, Rosemary Goodwin of Brownsville, Wanda Sherry of Farmington, Myrtle Cole of Uniontown, Andy VanSickle of Uniontown, Phillip VanSickle of New Salem, Mable Wilson of Farmington, Walter VanSickle of Chalk Hill, Brenda Braham of Bruceton Mills and Edward VanSickle of Bruceton Mills; special aunt, Donna Jean Hartman; along with numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends; and his beloved pet, Candy.
He served as president of Fairchance Rod and Gun Club. He was a lifetime member of Gravley Club and the National Rifle Association.
Jerry was a retired electrician working over 20 years for Berkley Medical.
Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, Hopwood, from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, and again Thursday, May 1 from 9 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Duane Biller officiating. Interment will be held privately with the family.