Gerald J. Forrider Jr., age 72, of Marion passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 1:26 AM in the Marion Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on May 26, 1944 in Marion, Ohio to Gerald J. and Margaret (Rentschler) Forrider Sr.
Gerald is survived by a sister; Lisa (Todd) Wallace of Marion, OH., two brothers; Ben (Nancy) Forrider and Tom Forrider both of Marion, OH., and several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister; Pat Wren.
Jerry loved playing bingo at Marion Manor and listening to Ricky Nelson music. From the day Jerry walked into Marion Manor, he became not just a resident, but he became family, the staff giving him the nickname “Jer Bear”. The staff thought of Jerry as a big brother. He loved going into Wal-Mart on the city bus with his very special nurse and friend; Christy. Everyone loved Jerry. He will be missed by so many.
The nurses and staff would set with Jerry when the family could not. The Wallace family would like to thank the staff off Marion Manor and Marion General Hospice for the wonderful care.
Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Pastor Dwight Hord will conduct the funeral service in the funeral home on Thursday at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Marion Cemetery.
Donations in Jerry’s name may be given to the Marion Manor Nursing Home Activities Fund or to the Marion General Hospital Hospice Program. Online condolences may be sent to www.boydbornfuneralhome.com
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