Jerry Dewrock

Jerry Eugene Dewrock, 86, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.

He was born Dec. 8, 1935, in Cape Girardeau to the late Emil and Pearl Wright Dewrock. He and Shirley Bazzell were married Sept. 27, 1952.

Jerry worked at Central Packing House for 35 years and then the Craftsman Union for 15 years until his retirement. He couldn't stand to not be working, so he decided to get back to work and drive for Ford Groves, which lasted another 10 years.

Jerry was an avid Cardinal baseball fan, loved his western shows and was instrumental in starting the Junior Legion baseball team in Cape. He spent countless hours coaching kids in the Cape area and enjoyed every minute of it.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Cape Girardeau; two sons, Gene (Michelle) Dewrock and Danny (Ann) Dewrock; six grandchildren, Danny (Amy) Dewrock Jr., Danielle Dewrock-Driskell, Jared (Michelle Stewart) Dewrock, Amy (Ricky) Ogles, Amanda (Clinton) Walker and Tara Dewrock-Chasteen; 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and one on the way in April.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Emma Jean Terry and Virginia Westrich; brother, Emil Dewrock Jr.; brothers-in-law, Larry Bazzell, Robert Bazzell and Donald Terry; mother-in-law, Mealey Bazzell; and nephews, Terry Dewrock and Rusty and Ronnie Bazzell.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.