Jerry D. Wilson, 79, of Elsberry, MO, passed away on Saturday, New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2022 at Barnes/Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born on May 28, 1943, in Rector, AR TO Ivan and Eithel (McCleskey) Wilson.  Jerry grew up in Arkansas for his first 10 years and then the family moved to St. Louis because of his dad's work.  He was blessed to have ten siblings.  After his formal schooling, he soon after enlisted in the U.S. Marines and proudly served his country from  June 6, 1960 until June 5, 1964.  On July 22, 1964, he married his sweetheart, Patricia Pates.  To this union was born a daughter named Kim.  Five years later, on May 22, 1968, he married Donna Goodwin and they raised two daughters;  named  Vonnie and Dove.  Throughout these years he had worked for Steak 'N Shake for a short period and then for General Metals in St. Louis until his retirement.  He later married Patricia Courtney on Dec. 6, 2013.

Jerry was a devoted member of Mid-America Baptist Church in Winfield and was always willing to help others.  He had been a member of Troy VFW Post #8828 and was privileged to go on the honor flight.  Woodworking projects kept him busy making items for his grandchildren.  Jerry will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his daughters: Vonnie Bewley and her partner, Yvonne Richardson of Troy, Kim and husband John Winkler Sr. of Fenton; his sister, Carrol Clark of Warrenton; 18 grandchildren; 11  great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Ethel Wilson; his wives: Patricia Courtney, Donna Goodwin; his daughter, Dove Vohs and nine siblings:  Dorotha Wilson, Doyne Wilson, Marguriette  Wilson, Shirley Wilson, Verline Wilson, James Wilson, Bobby Wilson, Brine Wilson Sr.

Visitation scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244.

A Funeral service scheduled at 12:30p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.  Pastor Mike Leonard of Mid-America Baptist Church in Winfield to officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation or to the Leukemia Foundation, c/o the funeral home.  Family and friends are invited to sign guestbook at www.mccoyblossomfh.com