2017
Jerry G. Albaugh, 84, of Flora, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, April 3, 2017 at Milner Community Healthcare in Rossville. Jerry was born to the late Chalmer and Nellie Boone Albaugh on May 4, 1932 in Carroll County, IN.
Jerry worked at Brim Concrete in Flora for several years starting as a truck driver and later becoming the plant manager. After retiring from Brim’s, Jerry drove a truck for several local companies. He was proud to be a truck drive till the age of 80. In 1950 Jerry graduated from Flora High School, where he played basketball and was selected to Boy State.
On September 24, 1950 in Flora, Jerry married Alma Jean Nevin and she preceded him on November 14, 1998.
Jerry was a life member of the Flora United Methodist Church, where he served on many committees. The Albaugh family has helped with custodian work for three generations, starting with Chalmer, Jerry and now Susan. One thing the Albaugh family remembers is the Dart Ball League in Flora, where Jerry made many of the dart boards.
Jerry served the Flora community for over 30 years on the Flora Volunteer Fire Department, where he was honored to be past chief.
Jerry is survived by two daughters and son-in- law’s: Vanessa and Bob McKinney of Delphi, Susan and Mark McCarty of Delphi. Two sons and daughter-in- law’s: David and Tina Albaugh of Flora, Steve and Eileen Albaugh of New Hampshire. One sister: Peg Clark of Lafayette. Eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Jerry is preceded by his parents, brother: Bob Albaugh and an infant son: Richard Dean Albaugh.
The Family of Jerry invites friends to visit Friday, April 7, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler Family Funeral Home-Baker Chapel, 204 South Center Street, Flora, IN 46929. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the Flora United Methodist Church with calling one hour prior to service. Rev Jeff Landon officiating. Burial to follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery. Family ask that any donations in memory of Jerry be given to the Carroll County Cancer Society, envelopes will be available at funeral home.
Condolences for the family 06
Maxine Shanks
April 5, 2017 7:51 am ·I will miss him. The last time I visited Jerry we replayed Flora in the final four basketball tourney in 1946. I also reminded him the Cubs won the World Series and he just beamed. Maxine
Sarah Hanaway
April 5, 2017 9:47 am ·Oh Jerry, where do I begin??? The Hanaways and the Albaughs have been connected for many many years. I want to share this with his family. Now you know your dad was headstrong!! And when he was the Fire Chief? I believe, we had a long standing feud about his pulling the fire trucks up into our front yard, usually leaving tire tracks. I asked him to pull to the side and stay on the pavement but nooooo that wasn’t how it was done. So after several years of aggravation I went out and bought a tree and planted it in the yard where the boys USED to pull their fire trucks in. End of problem.
I loved Jerry very much. He was always first to help at church when I needed anything and I enjoyed spending time in conversation with him. He loved his family and friends and that I shall miss.
Sarah
Tami Richardson
April 5, 2017 8:41 pm ·So sorry to learn of this!! Many great stories of him over the years, You all were blessed to have such a great Dad!!! Flora class of 1950 lost another great classmate, but he will be happy to see some of them and your Mom in heaven!
My thoughts and prayers to all of you!
Tami Richardson and my Mom Betty Sanderson
Lisa Downham McClain
April 6, 2017 8:50 am ·My heart goes out to you all during these difficult days and beyond. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Clyde and Margaret Zeek
April 6, 2017 9:14 am ·We have so many good memories of Jerry, Jean and their family. Startiing Jean’s laugh and her signature “Aw shoot” response and Jerry’s strong base voice that would make all around take notice. They were close for so many years. We went to countless Indiana State basketball finals as couples. We visited every time we were in Flora and they would come up and visit us,sometimes going to a Cubs game. I remember when Jerry lived on the end of Center Street and I lived on the end of Willow. We played basketball on the goal on their garage and baseball in their back yard. Jerry had a ballpoint pen that was a minature “Cubs” bat he got from a Wheaties boxtop,(we always had puffed wheat that came in a big plastic bag) no prizes.
They were both truly good persons and great friends. They are missed.
Irma & Mark Cook
April 7, 2017 3:04 pm ·Sorry we cannot come to the visitation, but
our sympathy and prayers to you all.
Irma & Mick Cook
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