Jerry Dale Downard, age 60, of Wellston, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Holzer Medical Center ER in Jackson, Ohio. He was born January 4, 1955 in Logan, Ohio to the late Dale P. and Virginia J. Collins Downard. Jerry Dale was employed as a truck driver for A&K Ready Mix and he enjoyed dirt bike racing and hunting.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Lisa Adkins of Wellston; two sons, Todd Downard of Columbus and Dustin Downard of Wellston; one grandson, Keagen of Virginia; his fur babies, Molly, Sadie and Bear, as well as several close relatives and friends.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the McWilliams Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ridgewood Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com