Jerry Eugene Eckard, 71, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Eckard was born on July 2, 1953 in Brandywine, West Virginia and was a son of the late Thelma Eckard.

Jerry loved fishing with his buddies, Brent and Tracey Patterson, and bear, raccoon and deer hunting with Roger Click. He was always lending a helping hand to his good friends, Mark Glick and Adam Gutherie. He looked forward to hunting season every year. He was an employee of Riddleberger for many years before working for Ray Gutherie from which he retired.

Jerry leaves behind a daughter, Michelle Taylor of Waynesboro; grandchildren, Nikki Thompson (Patrick), Jeff Taylor (Christin); great-grandchildren, Lane Thompson, Vincent Taylor, Jace Thompson, Mia Taylor; siblings, Steven Day (Maryanne Skelton), Judy Charlton (Donnie), David Day, Linda Reese and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to his mother, Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Bennett.

Following cremation, the family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at McMullen Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McMullen Funeral Home, 5784 Greenmount Road, Rockingham, VA 22802 to help offset final expenses or by visiting the online payment center on the funeral home website.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.