Gerald Leo “Jerry” Coomes
January 30, 1954
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January 24, 2019
Gerald Leo “Jerry” Coomes, beloved father and grandfather, 64, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was born on January 30, 1954 in Scottsburg, Indiana, the son of the late Lawrence Leo and Louise (Hahn) Coomes. Jerry graduated from Scottsburg High School in 1972 and was a member of the American Martyrs Catholic Church. He was the Plant Manager at Genpak in Scottsburg, Indiana. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Freddie R. Coomes; brother-in-law, Bobby Nichols and numerous other family members. Survivors include a daughter, Jerica Hall and her husband Steve of Paris, Ohio; a son, Jeremy Coomes and his wife Jessica of Columbus, Indiana; three sisters, Norma Kendall-Massey and her husband George of Indianapolis, Indiana, Judy L. Nichols of Elizabethtown, Indiana and Brenda L. Bright and her husband Bobby of Lexington, Indiana; a brother, James L. Coomes and his wife Myra of Lexington, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Gwen Coomes of Jupiter, Florida; three aunts, Bettye Jobson, Margaret McDonald and Toni Jackson; mother of his children, Karla Coomes of Scottsburg, Indiana; six grandchildren, Katie, Samuel, Maxwell, Karlee, Owen and Jameson; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation services were requested and entrusted to Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Memorial Contributions may be given to his church c/o Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.
From: Steve & Jeannie Noe Carlisle
Our thoughts and prayers are sent for the entire family. Love, Jeannie & Steve
From: Nancy Coomes Furst
Jerrica and Jermey sending prayers so sorry!
From: Jared, Katie, Finn and Maeve Sawin
Oh, Jerry, we are so blessed to have known you! I (Katie) will always have the mental picture of Jerry sitting up front on the right side of the church. I know Jared has many more mental pictures and that Finn’s is a beautiful green John Deere tractor courtesy of Jerry. We love you all and hold you in our hearts.
From: Gwen Coomes
Condolences from Gwen, Adam and Adrian. We pray that God will give you peace and strength in your time of sorrow.
From: LaQuita Spivey& Family
Sorry for your loss love and prayers.LaQuita & Family
From: Dale smith
Prayers all family, and friends, sorry for you all.
From: Brenda Bircheat
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you Jerica, Jeremy, Karla, Brenda, Norma, Judy and all of your family. I love you all and God Bless...
From: Vicki Hardin & family
To the entire Coomes family: Leo and Louise were the first people that my mom and dad came to know when they moved here in the 1940's. Couldn't be a more wonderful family.... We ( The Hardin family ) are very saddened for your loss of Jerry. He was a year under me in high school, and just a great guy. To Norma, Brenda, and all of you, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We love you all....(RIP Jerry ) our mother: Ofa and her family. Geraldine Higdon, Albert E Hardin, Vicki Hardin, Matt Hardin: grandkids: Michael Higdon, Rachael & Kason...Matthew, Ashley & Kylie..Taylor Hardin
From: Tammy McIntosh
Jerry was one of the kindest men I ever knew. He had to give me a shot once at Genpak and he kept me in his office while he worked until I could recover. He never said a foul word to me and always smiled and greeted me. I’m so sorry to the family...
From: Charles Holmes
Jerica and Steve, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your father, and father-in-law. Charles Holmes
From: Virginia Lynette Hoskins
To the entire Coomes family, so sorry for your loss. Will keep all of you in my prayers.
From: Mike
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you, his family, are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
From: David & Holli Gay and family
So very sorry for your loss, sending lots of love and prayers!
From: Tim Dennis
Thoughts and Prayers to the Coomes Family. Jerry you will be missed.
From: Kathy Meagher
Rest in peace Jerry. My sympathy to all of Jerry's family.
From: Richard and Gail Rosenberg
Jerica and Jeremy our hearts go out to you and your family as well as our Genpak friends. Jerry was a good friend to us and our family and he will be missed.
From: Mike & Annette Murphy
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you, his family, are in our thoughts and prayers.
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