Jerry Bob McIntyre, 80, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home.
He was born February 24, 1944, in Shelby County, the son of Oral E. and Lelia M. (Goins) McIntyre. On August 3, 1991, he married Dawn Cavaness, and she survives.
In addition to Dawn, Jerry is survived by his children, James O. McIntyre and wife, Shannon, of Greensburg, Jerome R. McIntyre of Greensburg, Shelly McIntyre of Columbus, and Laci Lawson and husband, Kris, of Columbus; brothers, Norman Richard McIntyre and wife, Slonage, of Virginia, Larry McIntyre and wife, Vicky, of Orlando, Florida, and Harold McIntyre of Columbus; sisters, Rita Simmons of Greensburg, Sharon Brown of Greensburg, and Brenda Dwenger and husband, Edward, of Greensburg; grandchildren, Iris Marie, Skylyn, Derik, Stephanie and Allie; great-grandchildren, Lillian and Sophia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Warren McIntyre, Kenneth McIntyre, and Michael McIntyre; and sisters, Jean Conway, Marilyn McAhren and Rosemary Colvin.
In 1964, he graduated from Jackson Township in Decatur County.
Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era.
He worked as a tool and die maker for over 40 years, retiring from NTN-BCA in Greensburg, in 2004.
Jerry was a founding and life member of the Shelbyville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2695, where he was an All American Post Commander and All American District Commander. He was also a life member of the Shelbyville Forty and Eight and Amvets. Jerry was a member of the Columbus American Legion Post No. 24.
He loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will be at 10 am, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the funeral home, with Pastor Marty Wright officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176, American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, Texas 75284-0692, or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, Indiana 47201.
Online condolences may be shared with Jerry’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
