Jerry Lee VanVoorst

Warren Holloway ward Funeral Home

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
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Date: Apr 15 2021 6:46 PM

Mr. Jerry Lee VanVoorst of Samson, AL received his heavenly healing on Wednesday March 31, 2021. He was 83 years old.

Jerry was born in Clinton County, IN on March 18,1938 to the late Earl B. and Mary E. Smock VanVoorst. He joined the US Air Force at a young age and served until receiving a medical discharge. He then spent numerous years as a truck driver before retirement. He was known for his favorite pastime of building and operating model railroads. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, to whom he was Papa.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara K Fitzgerald, and Rebecca Sue VanVoorst, and one brother, Benjamin E VanVoorst.

Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Powell VanVoorst; three children all of Samson, Mary Senn (Darryal)and their children, Tara Rhodes(Dustin), Jesse Senn(Casey), and Jason Senn; Calvin VanVoorst and his son Michael VanVoorst; Kevin VanVoorst (Norma) and their children, Justin VanVoorst and Leigh Ann Morris; Three great-grandchildren, Samuel Rhodes, Briley Senn, and Kade Senn; One sister, Marlene Sando (Nelson);three sisters in law, Jill VanVoorst, Sarah Ward (Sam), and Doris Powell; numerous special nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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