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Boatright, Sr."},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-93420\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Thumbnail-4.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Thumbnail-4.webp 340w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Thumbnail-4-269x300.webp 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nJerry L. Boatright, Sr., 81, of Jonesboro, formerly of Texas, went to his Lord and Savior at 1:34 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Marion Health. He was born in Texas City, Texas, on Sunday, January 23, 1944, to Luther and Matilda (Warner) Boatright. \u00a0On August 20, 1988, he married Mary D. Jernigan, who survives.\r\n\r\nJerry honorably served in the United States Navy. \u00a0He attended Twin City Bible Baptist Church in Marion. Jerry enjoyed owning and managing booths at antique shops and had an interest in collecting tools. He was an automotive enthusiast and enjoyed caring for the cars he owned over the years. Jerry loved listening to music, especially gospel music. He was an outgoing man who liked to meet new people and he never met a stranger. Jerry was dedicated to his family and will be deeply missed, especially by his wife whom he loved with all of his heart.\r\n\r\nJerry is survived by wife, Mary D. Boatright of Jonesboro; children, Jerry L. (Diana) Boatright, Jr. of TX, Judy L. Poole of TX, Lyle E. (Mary) McKinley of TX, Richard M. (Lynnette L.) McKinley of MO; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and friends; as well as his dogs, Abby and Gizzy and six cats.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents, Luther R. and Matilda Boatright; daughter, Linda S. Garner; sister in infancy; and brothers, Bradford (Ruby) Boatright, Louis (Carolyn) Boatright.\r\n\r\nFamily and friends will gather for inurnment with military honors at a later date at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, IN.\r\n\r\nArrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main St., Gas City, IN.\r\n\r\nMemorial contributions may be directed to Marion-Grant County Humane Society P.O. 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