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February 21, 1959 - December 13, 2024
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Jerry Thomas McPherson, 65, of Burnsville, departed this life suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2024. A Methodist by faith, Jerry was joyously reunited with his beloved son, Neil McPherson, and father, Thomas McPherson, who preceded him in death.
Jerry was born to Thomas and Mary Lee McPherson on February 21, 1959 in Weston, WV. He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee McPherson of Burnsville; his brother, Brad McPherson and wife Tina of Morgantown; his sister, Sherrie McPherson of Weston; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Jerry was a 1977 graduate of Gilmer County High School and earned an Accounting degree from Concord University. He went on to have a career in the banking industry where he ultimately served as President of United Bank in Webster Springs. After a serious illness Jerry relocated to the McPherson family farm in Burnsville. He was a member of the Burnsville Public Utility Board for several years. Jerry was also an avid sports fan cheering on the Glenville State University Pioneers, WVU Mountaineers and the Dallas Cowboys.
Friends and acquaintances will remember Jerry for his fun-loving personality and gregarious demeanor.
A funeral service will be conducted at the Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., 2 Vanhorn Drive, Glenville, WV; 26351 at 1:00 PM; Friday, December 20, 2024 with Pastor Tony Conrad officiating. Private burial will follow in the McPherson Cemetery near Burnsville, WV; Friends will be received from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Friday at the mortuary in Glenville.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Thomas McPherson Athletic Scholarship c/o Glenville State University Foundation 200 High Street Glenville, WV 26351.
Ellyson Mortuary, Inc., is honored to assist the family of Jerry McPherson with burial arrangements.