Jerry I. Moore, 76, transitioned on December 21, 2020.  He was born on March 29, 1944, to Richard and Beulah Moore in Middletown, Ohio.

After attending Middletown High School, Jerry proudly went on to serve as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps earning a National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a Rifle Marksmanship Badge.  He received an honorable discharge for his military duties.

Jerry was an excellent auto body technician and welder for most of his life learning the craftsmanship from his late father Richard Moore.  He was employed at VanDevere Collision Center and previously at Burt Greenwald in Akron for over 25 years.

The number of years and hours are unknown that Jerry worked and pitched quarters at Danny Moore’s Body shop on N. Main St.  The time shared at the family shop was priceless, truly what he enjoyed.

The days were filled with long hours, challenges, determination, jokes, laughs, and you know, more laughs with Danny Sr., Danny Jr., Tony, Arthur (Fidget), Frenchy, and the regulars who visited just to hang out.

Satisfaction was always guaranteed on every vehicle or truck Jerry repaired.  His custom paint jobs sparkled in every color imaginable.  Besides work, Jerry’s hobbies were work, a true definition of a workaholic. However, he cherished spending time with his sons, bowling, and trying to beat you on a video game.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Richard Moore; mother, Beulah Moore; brothers, Eddie L. Moore, and Ricky Moore; father-in-law, Joe Spidell; niece, Mary Moore.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory spouse, Pamela Moore; mother-in-law Clo Spidell; sons Brandon Moore, Darden Moore, Jerry Moore, Jr, Kevin Moore, Andre (Leslie) Spidell; brother, Danny Moore, Sr. all of Akron, OH; sisters, Shirley Moore of Tampa FL, Sherria (Bonnie) Ritchie of Inverness, FL, Becky Moore of Los Angeles, CA, Brenda Moore of GA; brother-in-Law, Kevin Spidell; nephews, Danny Moore, Jr, Tony Moore, Ronnie Ritchie; nieces, Diana Moore and Robyn Ritchie; great-nieces, Sarah, and Naomi Moore; long-time special friend, Torri Bailey; bonus daughters, Belinda Nared, Tricia and Nicole; bonus son Tayon; grandchildren, Makayla Moore, Tashae Moore, Marquis Moore, Keyonna Moore, Twyla Nared, Little Jackie Nared, Ameia Nared, Nelijah, Eric, Alex, Kyliyah, Talicia, 4 great-grandchildren and a host of additional family members and friends.