Jerry Umfleet

          Jerry Lee Umfleet of Desloge, Missouri, was born on April 16, 1939, in Esther, Missouri, a son of the late Noah Umfleet and the late Hazel (Kennon) Umfleet. Jerry departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence, having reached the age of eighty-one years, four months and twenty days. 

          In addition to his father and mother, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers: Truman Umfleet and Donald Gene Umfleet; and one sister, Doris Culton.

          Those who remain to mourn his passing include his four children: Terry Umfleet, Diane Martin, Marty Umfleet and wife Lisa, and Carolyn Rosener; eight grandchildren: Jamie Wruck and husband David, Andrea Lynn and husband Chad, Angela Williams and husband Lemi, Morgan Umfleet and Fiancé Austin, Molly Smith and husband Ian, Noah Umfleet, Nora Umfleet, Paige DeClue and husband BJ; eleven great-grandchildren: Cody, McKinley, Mason, Mya, Izabelle, Luca, Julia, Blair, Ethan, Shelby, and Kenzie; mother of his children, Delores Umfleet; two sisters: Jonell Sweeney and husband Paul, Rosalie Murray and husband Lonnie; two brothers: Delmar Umfleet and wife Doris, Charles Umfleet and wife Mary; also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends.

          Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at C. Z.  Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

          Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:00 am held at C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Missouri, with Rev. Gary Petty officiating. Honoring Jerry by serving as Pallbearers are Cody Woodard, Mason Williams, Noah Umfleet, Austin Brandon, Ian Smith, and Jeff Sweeney. 

          Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington, Missouri. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of C. Z.  Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge and DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi. 

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