June 9, 1939 – November 2, 2023
Jerry Dean Younger, 84, of Bedford, passed away on November 2, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis.
Born in Bedford he was the son of Ray and Millison “Millie” (Speer) Younger. He married Donna “Jo” Hill in 1960 and she preceded him in death in 2009. Jerry worked at Cummins Engine in Columbus and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He graduated from Shawswick High School with the class of 1957. He was a former Elks Lodge member and was a pilot. He loved woodworking, fishing, and dancing.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Jerry are two daughters, Melanie (Edwin) Barron and Jackie (David) Luppi; 11 grandchildren, Eddie, Bernadette, Regina, Monica, Patrick, Millie, Virginia, Toni, and Dominic Barron, as well as Jeremy and Keanna Mackay; one sister, Libby Younger; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dear companion of many years, Fran Scanlon of Orlando, Florida.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one brother, Robert “Bob” Younger.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial followed by visitation. The Mass will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Jegan Peter and Deacon Dave Reising officiating. Visitation will follow from 11:15 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes. Burial will follow at Pinhook Cemetery.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
