Gerald "Jerry" Linden Will Obituary (1950 - 2022)

Gerald Linden "Jerry" Will, 71, a resident of Hinton, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Mr. Will was born on October 3, 1950 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Saylor Milton and Ruby Pearl Zirkle. Jerry was an active member of the Clover Hill Recreation Association where was know for his famous "Buck Burger" and participated in all things Clover Hill Bucks. Being a staple among the Clover Hill Community, he and his wife Jeannie owned and operated The Hinton Market for numerous years and he was a member of Clover Hill Fire and Rescue. He was active with the Turner Ashby High School Theater and Drama Productions and was a self proclaimed "Annoyers of Teenagers" at Massanutten Technical Center where he worked as a teacher's assistant in the Automotive Collision Repair program. He was a active member of Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren where he served as a Sunday School Teacher. Jerry will be forever remembered as being a friendly face, friend to all and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. On August 7, 1971, he married Jean "Jeanie" Smith Will who survives. Also surviving are his children, Julianne Zerkel and husband Phil of Lacey Springs, Joel Will and wife Annette of Harrisonburg; siblings, Joyce Rahe and husband Dewain of Wilmington, NC, Larry Will and wife Patsy of Lynch, Maryland, Jim Will of Dayton, Judy Hartman and husband Charles "Babe" of Harrisonburg, Ivy Tester of Johnson City, TN; grandchildren, William Zerkel, Nathan Zerkel, Mandi Aimone and husband Cody, Tyler Will; great-grandchildren, Alison Aimone, Chloe Aimone; brother-in-law, Floyd Wall and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to parents, Mr. Will was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Anne Wall; and brother-in-law, Wayne Tester. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the Broadway High School Auditorium. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Bethel Church of the Brethren, 8550 Robinson Road, Dayton, VA 22821; Clover Hill Recreation Association, PO Box 145, Dayton, VA; Shenandoah Valley Autism Partnership, PO Box 2714, Harrisonburg, VA 22801; or to Brethren Woods Camp and Retreat Center, 4896 Armentrout Path, Keezletown, VA 22832. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Service Recording