Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....FUTCH, JERRY LYNN  July 16, 2014
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News Star World -  July 17, 2014
JERRY LYNN FUTCH

Jerry Lynn Futch of Monroe, age 70, went home to be with Jesus on July 16, 2014, 
after a short battle with cancer. He was born at home on May 19, 1944 in a 
little white house on Futch Road in Holly Ridge, LA, to parents Alfred and 
Reedie Futch. Jerry grew up in Holly Ridge attending both elementary and high 
school there. Then he attended Northeast Louisiana University and graduated with 
a degree in accounting. Jerry had a long career in banking beginning in Monroe 
where he worked for then, Central Bank, and later moved to several other states 
as he continued his career. Eventually, he returned home to Monroe where he has 
resided for many years, continuing his career in finance at ULM until finally 
retiring a few years ago.

Jerry was a fun-loving & humorous person & his many friends will always remember 
his quick wit & funny "country sayings". But the thing that he will be 
remembered for most is his beautiful singing voice. God gave him an unbelievable 
talent with which he blessed thousands of people over the years.

Jerry began entertaining folks at a very early age when he sang solos at the 
Bethel Baptist Church in Holly Ridge. In high school he won many talent shows, 
wowing the kids with his beautiful voice. Then as a teenager & young adult he 
and his long-time friend Fred Hill formed several bands here in Monroe. Scores 
of people will remember listening and dancing to their music as they performed 
in and around our area for many years.

Most recently Jerry has continued blessing people by singing in the choir at 
First Baptist Church West Monroe where he has sung countless solos. Anyone who 
heard his rendition of "The Anchor Holds" received a blessing they will never 
forget. He was also a member of the men's coral group The Kingsmen at the 
church. He called it "The Old Men's Group!" Jerry & wife Linda have many friends 
from church & enjoyed great outings & rounds of dominos with them. He was also a 
faithful member of his men's Bible group which met every Thursday morning. He 
will be sorely missed by so many dear friends who loved him & treasured his 
friendship.

Jerry adored his family and so enjoyed the many family vacations they took 
together over the years. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife: Linda 
Young Futch; son: Keith Futch (Pam) of Sherwood, AR; daughters Kellie Futch 
Williams (Ed) of Murphy, TX and Karla Futch of Carrollton, TX; grandchildren: 
Kaleb, Nick, Amelia, Anna and Olivia Futch; Cole, Blake, Maggie & Drew Williams 
and Carter and Owen Bishop; sisters: Barbara Scurlock (Bill) of El Dorado, AK. 
and Debbie Watson (Ken) of Pineville, LA; brother: Emmett Futch (Pat) of Laguna 
Woods, CA; mother-in-law: Pauline McCurley of Winnsboro, LA; brothers-in-law: 
Leon McCurley (Jeanette) of Jigger, LA and Larry McCurley (Tonya) of Winnsboro, 
LA; sisters-in-law: Vickie Harris (Glenn) of Jigger, LA. and Paula Maxwell 
(Keith) of Winnsboro, LA; sisters-in-law: Paula Futch of Lafayette , LA and 
Lynthia Piccione of Summerville, SC. He is also survived by a host of aunts, 
uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends.

Jerry was predeceased by his parents, his first wife: Lana Murray Futch; 
brother: Dr. Kenneth Futch; mother-in-law: Wilma Murray; sister-in-law: Linda 
Ware and brother-in-law: Buddy Ware.

Visitation will be 5-8PM Friday, July 18 at Mulhearn Funeral Home on Sterlington 
Road. Jerry's wishes were to be cremated so there will be a memorial service to 
celebrate his life at 10:00AM Saturday, July 19 at First Baptist Church of West 
Monroe with Dr. Mark Fenn and Dr. Dwight Munn officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the La. Baptist Children's Home or
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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