Jerry Woodworth

Jerry Woodworth, age 84, of Topeka, IN passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at home as the result of natural causes. He was born on March 17, 1940 to Lloyd & Helen (Fought) Woodworth in Kendallville. On November 15, 1963 he married Carol Ann Colby.

After high school Jerry served his country honorably in the United States Marines. He worked for various vending machine companies over the years, but retired from Burtch Vending. Jerry and his wife were avid Westview basketball fans and rarely missed a game. Jerry also spent many years with the Lion’s Club and helping in the community. During retirement Jerry worked and tinkered on computers and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working outside in his yard.

Jerry is survived by three children, Tony (Eva) Woodworth of Wolcottville, IN, Juli Woodworth of Indianapolis, IN, and Carla (Pascual) Hernandez of Carmel; three grandchildren, Woodworth (Evelyn) Mills, Megan Hernandez, and Logan Hernandez; two step grandchildren, JJ Shepherd  and Angela Mosley both of Wolcottville; three step great-grandchildren, Tayla Hayes of Kendallville, Wyatt Shepherd of Warsaw, and Ryker Benning of Wolcottville; three brothers, Gene (Diane) Woodworth of Waterloo, Mark (Jan) Woodworth of Wawaka, and Todd (Diane) Woodworth of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol Ann Woodworth; and a sister, Joella Hunter.

A private graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery where Jerry will be laid to rest and military honors will be rendered. Pastor Harold Gingerich will officiate.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.