Jerry Lee “Jake” Maloy, age 74, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11:45 PM at his residence. He was born on February 16, 1942 in Union City, Indiana, to the late Louis & Pauline (Welker) Maloy.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Madonna (Barga) Maloy of Versailles, Ohio, whom he married on August 22, 1998; daughters and sons in law, Sherri Maloy of Celina, Ohio, Susan & Clifford Waldon of Greenville, Ohio, and Deborah & Thomas Dabe of Versailles; grandchildren, Keith Neighbors, Amanda Neighbors, Leslie Miller, Daniel Trittschuh, Kayela Trittschuh, Katie West, Mindy (Storm) Phenis, Brittany Dabe, Chelsea Waldon and Christen Waldon; numerous great grandchildren; siblings, Betty Copeland of Greenville, Margaret Hawes of Palestine and Tommy (June) Maloy of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother, Louie Maloy and sister, Rose Partridge.
Jerry worked for Crow’s Seed now Remington Seeds in Greenville as well as Westinghouse. He was a member of the United States Army. He loved the outdoors including; hunting, golfing, fishing and horseshoes. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the Moose Lodge in Greenville, Ohio.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons, celebrant. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville, Ohio, with the Versailles Veterans Honor Guard conducting a Graveside Military Service. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 4-8 PM as well as Wednesday from 9-10 at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Darke County Cancer Association. Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com