Jerry M. Taylor

Jerry M. Taylor, 65, of Lewistown, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.

Born May 11, 1956, in Tuscan, Arizona, he was a son of the late John M, Taylor and June (Walls) Taylor-White and stepfather, Melvin White, of North Carolina.

In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by; a wife, Candy J. (Stricker) Taylor, whom he married Nov. 4, 1975; a son, Gavin D. Taylor, stationed in Pensacola, FL.; and siblings, Stephen Taylor, Marie, and Melvin Lee White Jr. and wife, Melody, all of NC; and many nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a 1974 graduate of Aurora High School in North Carolina.

He served in the United States Navy from 1974-1977.

Jerry was a member of the Assembly of God Church, in Burnham.

He worked for Lear for 20 years and lastly at United Chemical Technology as a maintenance supervisor.

Jerry enjoyed being outdoors. He would do anything for his family.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 18, 2021, at Hoenstine Funeral Home, 75 Logan St., Lewistown, PA 17044.

A second viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Hoenstine Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Kirk Nagel officiating.

Interment will take place in Church Hill Cemetery, with special services provided by Juniata Veterans Council.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.hellerhoenstinefuneralhome.com

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