Jerry Waller, 69, of Flatrock Dr., Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at SOVAH Health Martinsville. He was born in Martinsville, VA on July 17, 1951, the son of the late Sam Waller, Jr. and the late Beatrice Wade Waller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Waller Thornton.
Jerry was a Martinsville High School graduate, class of 1969. For many years, he worked for the Tultex Corporation, and later, he retired from Solutia. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Holiness Church, under the Pastorate of Elder Roer Morrison.
Jerry leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Dorothy Kidd Waller of the residence; one son, Jerod (Sabrina) Waller of Madison, NC; two daughters, Stacie Waller (Jimmy) Barbour, and Erica Waller (Claude) Becker both of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Margaret Ann Davis, and Carolyn Waller Jones both of Martinsville, VA; six grandchildren, Demonte Waller, Aaliyah Waller, China Becker, Lyric Parker, Josiah Parker, and Claude Becker, IV; and a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 12 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, with Pastor Alfred Eccles, Officiating, and Timothy Patterson, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2020 between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the residence, 124 Flatrock Dr., Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park, 18960 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Spencer, VA 24165.
Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Waller family.
Praying for the Waller family, I worked with Jerry at Tultex, and played softball with him on the Tultex men's softball team, share a lot of good times. He was a pleasure to know and to call my friend. Rip Jerry!!! Donald W. Mays
Our sympathies and condolences to you and your family for the lost of your loved one. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Early, Bertha, Junie, and Desiree
I'm sending love and prayers to the entire Waller family. His life was not lived in vain, and his great, Godly example will live on in Jerod, Nikke and Stacie. Dorothy, my sister, know that I'm praying for you and your entire family. God knows and He cares - so do I. Love always, Millie K. Stewart
To the Waller Family you have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Jerry. May the Lord comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. Your Cousin Harry and Emma Holland
With Deepest sympathy. May the love of God comfort you at this difficult time. James & Betty Hairston
With deepest sympathy. May God shower you all with his love. James and Betty Hairston
Rita Gamble
To the family of Jerry you all have my deepest Sympathy. I've known you all most of my life and you all are great people just like Jerry. You all will continue to be in my Thoughts and Prayers. R.I.H Jerry
Condolence goes out to The family of Jerry Waller. Praying for the family. Shirley Hairston and family.
I met Jerry at Tultex. We worked many days and years together. Had a lot of laughs and did a bunch of hard work together. Last time I seen Jerry he was at the barbershop next to the farmers market. I seen him through the window turned around and went in sat down beside of him. He was reading the paper. Jarod was cutting someone's hair. He looked over at me went back to reading. Then I heard him say; there's a white barbershop down the street, then he started to laugh. Then we talked for a bit. I have and will miss my friend. James Adams (Big-A)
Jerry Waller was a man of strength, influence, wisdom and faith. He was the type of man that would light up a room when he entered and lifted the spirits of those around him. He was either making you laugh or passing on knowledge. I always looked up to him, and used him as a model of how I wanted to be as a MAN, a Husband, a Father and a Christian. His legacy will always go on, because he cared and reached out to touch the hearts of those around him, therefore he will always be with us.
James Hairston (MAN)
Jerry Waller was a man of strength, influence, wisdom, and faith. He was the type of man that would light up a room when he entered and lifted the spirits of those around him. He was either making you laugh or passing on knowledge. I always looked up to him, and used him as a model of how I wanted to be as a Man, a Husband, a Father and a Christian. His legacy will always go on, because he cared and he reached out to touch the hearts of those around him therefore he will always be with us.
James Hairston (MAN)
To the Waller family we offer our sincere sympathy and pray that God will strengthen and keep you during this difficult time. Harry and Emma Holland
Always a pleasant guy to be around. We spent many Saturday morning traveling to Fayetteville pawn shops when we worked at Tultex together. R.I.P. Mr. Waller
Prayers and condolences to the family. May the memories and laughter Uncle Jerry was known for carry you during this time and day's to come. Love you all, Cherlynn "Teddie" Blasingame
My condolences to favorite cousin and good man of God cousin
Sorry for your Loss, Sending Condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will Bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W.Spencer, President.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Jerry's Family and Friends during this time of loss. It was a pleasure meeting and working with Jerry at CPFilms. May he rest in peace.
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