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Funeral: 2 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 Noon until 2 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Bunker Cemetery, Rinard, Illinois
Jerry Wayne Camden, age 56, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana, surrounded by loving family.
Jerry Wayne was born February 22, 1959, in Flora, the son of Roger Camden and Marilyn J. (Pruitt). Jerry Wayne was awarded a degree in mathematics from Rend Lake College. In the past, he was employed at AMF in Olney, and had worked as a welder. Fishing and hunting were favorite activities, and he will be remembered as a terrific chef.
He is survived by his mother: Marilyn Jones of Clay City; a daughter: Marilyn Jean Skobel of Herrin; 2 sons: Christopher Ryan Camden of Herrin and Shawn Michael Joseph of Westland, Michigan; 2 granddaughters: Brooklynn Ryan and Ariana Jade; 2 sisters: Terri Morgan and Tammie Vessechia, both of Westland, Michigan; nieces and nephews and very special great-nieces and nephews; and his stepfather: James Jones of Flora. His adoring dog, Max, was also a loyal companion in Jerry Wayne's life. Jerry Wayne was preceded in death by his father; a sister: Tracy Hunt; and an infant brother: James Joey.
A funeral service for Jerry Wayne Camden will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday where friends may call from 12 Noon until the hour of service.
Memorials are suggested to the National Meningitis Association www.nmaus.org and will be accepted through the funeral home.
Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is caring for the family, and online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.frankandbright.com
I don't know where to start.. From going to Lincoln School, with you and your sister Terri, to years later you staying with me for quite a while in Flora. I have many memories, I guess I kept to myself, like you waking me up one morning, while I was asleep on the couch, you had my sons guitar, playing and singing, very softly... You telling me one day I did't have to cook, coz' you were going to make me the best homemade chicken and noodles I had ever had... I told you mine were better, but I lied... You had me beat there !!! From shooting guns at targets to road-trippin', we done a lot of it... Thank you for being my Friend, and trusting me to be yours. NaNa, children,grandchildren, sisters, nieces , nephews, and aunts and uncles, I am truly sorry for your loss.. May God Bless you all ... R.I.P ..Jerry Wayne Camden ... ( Give my Mama Hugs ) ...
So sad to hear Jerry was a close friend we grew up together I have many memories . Late nights, road trips, we all went to new York to see pink Floyd perform the wall. My wife said he looked like Robert Plant he liked that. He was funny, kind and genouris Our prayers go out to his family know that god holds the key to seeing him again good friends are hard to find and Jerry was a good one see u on the flip side
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Jerry Wayne from nearly 40 years ago when he lived in Westland . He was a sweet, kind and funny guy. Payers for you all (his family and friends) that the LORD would comfort your hearts as only He can do.
you were my brother, better than my own brother, you will always be in my heart it is going to be so hard without you, my best friend. I love you jerry
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Special hugs for a friend and classmate Terri Camden Morgan.
So very sorry for your loss ,Jerry will be missed by many .God bless.
Even death cannot take away the love and memories. They will stay in our heart's forever.
I don't know just where to start, do I tell a funny story about you (there are many), or say something sentimental? So I'll just talk to you from my heart...JW, my only brother, I love you with all my heart and will miss you more then you could ever imagine. You have been an amazing brother and a huge part of my life, I don't know how to go on without you. You always knew just what to say to make me smile and laugh, even when I didn't want to. You had a generous heart and a giving spirit. You were gifted in so many areas and had a passion for cooking and I will hold in my heart and treasure the things you have taught me. I love you and I will miss your face, your smile, your laugh, I will miss you Jerry Wayne. It's not good bye but see ya later because I'll see you on the flip side. Love,Tammie
I've been sitting here trying to think of what to write, maybe a good memory that shows what a big heart you had, maybe a joke you played on us as kids (eyeballs in chili anyone?), or maybe how you could take 3 ingredients and turn it into the best cake anyone's ever had. You were always there for me when I needed anything, helped me out, sided with me and passed along your desire to cook. You called my voicemail one time and told me the microwave was left on 7 minutes. You called me and sang the Mighty Mouse theme song. Inside jokes only me and you would get. I'm sorry that I never called you back and I'm sorry we hadn't talked in awhile. I wish things could have been different. I love you Uncle- Melissa
Jerry Wayne, I will always cherish our childhood memories. You were always more like a brother to me then a nephew, you will always have a special place in my heart. I love you and will miss you very much. Love, Aunt Linda
I sit here and don't really know what to say. So many memories of you. The shock that I will never hear you call me Lizzybeth again. I sit here and see your face every time I close my eyes. I remember our last words we shared. You treated me like I was your child and protected me like I was your child. Through the good times and bad, you are my uncle. The one and only uncle I ever knew. Death is not a true good bye, only a see you later. So until we meet again, Uncle, sleep peacefully. I love you. Love, Lizzybeth.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers
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