Carrier, Jerry E.
1939 - 2021
Jerry E. Carrier, 82, of
Groveport, passed away
November 30, 2021 at Mt.
Carmel East Hospital. Jerry was born August 6, 1939, in Nitro, West Virginia. He was a charter member of Dayspring Community
Church, retired from Len
Immke Buick, an avid Ohio
State Buckeyes and NASCAR
fan, a devoted “Trekkie,” and a proud member of the Flattops Quartet.
Jerry also enjoyed music of all genres. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary “Kitten” Carrier, parents Dennis and Lou
Emma Carrier, brothers Roy and Michael Carrier, and brother-in-law Chris Mahan.
Jerry is survived by his children, Deni Carrier, Scott (Sherry) Carrier, and Robert
Perdew. Also surviving are his granddaughters, Amy and Lindsay Carrier; sistersin-law, Darlene Knowlton and Donna Mahan; brotherin-law, Earl Purcell; and many nieces, nephews, and his friends from Jilly’s
Saloon. Jerry’s family will receive friends from 4-7pm on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Cotner Funeral
Home, 7369 East Main
Street, Reynoldsburg, OH.
Since Jerry was an avid
Ohio State fan the family requests to dress in Buckeye attire while attending his funeral service on Wednesday,
December 8, 2021 at 11am. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the 11am service on Wednesday
with Pastor Kevin Angel officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery,
Columbus. Memorial messages may be sent and
Jerry’s video tribute may be viewed by visiting www. cotnerfuneralhome.com.