1. Craven-Shires Funeral Home; Bluewell, WV; Posted Obit.
"Jerry Wayne Lindsey Sr, 73, of Naylor, Georgia, passed away Monday March 11, 2024 at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Born in Iaeger, West Virginia, he was the son of Mary Louise (Wright) Lindsey and the late Bernard Jack Lindsey of Bluefield, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Lou (Slone) Lindsey."Jerry entered military service with the United States Army shortly after graduating high school in Iaeger, West Virginia. He served 27 years and worked as a combat engineer, drill sergeant, recruiter, and career counselor. He also served in the Vietnam War and the Gulf War before retiring in 1995.
"He loved to fish, ride motorcycles, play with his dogs, spend time with family, and talk to friends.
"He is survived by his mother Mary Louise Lindsey, his son Jerry Lindsey Jr and wife Kimberly Lindsey from Naylor, Georgia, his son Jimmy Lindsey and wife Lisa Lindsey of Hinesville, Georgia, his brother Donald Lindsey of Bluefield, West Virginia, his brother Jackie Lindsey of Greensburg, Pennsylvania , and his sister Linda Lindsey of Bluefield, West Virginia. He has 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren as well.
"Viewing service will be at Craven-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, West Virginia on March 19 between 6pm and 8pm with a funeral service at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home on March 20 at 11am. Doug Findley will be the minister presiding over the service. Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Bluewell, West Virginia.
"Military honors will be performed by Mercer County Veterans Honor Guard."
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #75-005189; Ancestry.com Website.
Barry Wayne Smith; age 18; born 14 Apr 1956 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 115 Terry St, Mullens, WV; son of Leonard Oberiene and Juanita Joyce (Dillon)
Smith; married on 24 Feb 1975 at Pearisburg, VA; Rebecca Susan Musser; age 18; born 28 Apr
1956 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 907 Collier Ave, Mullens,
WV; daughter of Ernest and Nancy Louise (Minnick) Musser.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #75-005189; Ancestry.com Website.
Barry Wayne Smith; age 18; born 14 Apr 1956 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 115 Terry St, Mullens, WV; son of Leonard Oberiene and Juanita Joyce (Dillon)
Smith; married on 24 Feb 1975 at Pearisburg, VA; Rebecca Susan Musser; age 18; born 28 Apr
1956 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 907 Collier Ave, Mullens,
WV; daughter of Ernest and Nancy Louise (Minnick) Musser.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; "Iaeger Road (unpaved) across river from route 52"; taken 31 Mar
1950; Sheet Number 1; Dwelling #4.
Listed as Carol Smith; age 5; born in WV; in household of father, Leonard O. Smith.
1. Giles Co, VA; Marriage License #75-005189; Ancestry.com Website.
Barry Wayne Smith; age 18; born 14 Apr 1956 in WV; single; this is his 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS
education; living at 115 Terry St, Mullens, WV; son of Leonard Oberiene and Juanita Joyce (Dillon)
Smith; married on 24 Feb 1975 at Pearisburg, VA; Rebecca Susan Musser; age 18; born 28 Apr
1956 in WV; single; this is her 1st marriage; 4 yrs HS education; living at 907 Collier Ave, Mullens,
WV; daughter of Ernest and Nancy Louise (Minnick) Musser.
1. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; "Iaeger Road (unpaved) across river from route 52"; taken 31 Mar
1950; Sheet Number 1; Dwelling #4.
Listed as Bryon Smith; age 1; born in WV; in household of father, Leonard O. Smith.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-019755; Ancestry.com Website.
Hanible Lee Roberts; age 20; born 10 Dec 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 256, Iaeger, WV; son of James Estel and Carmella (Allen) Roberts; married
on 9 May 1985 at Grundy, VA; Audry Lester; age 16; born 8 Jul 1968 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
9th grade education; living at Box 473, Jolo, WV; daughter of Dennis and Daisey Irene (Payne) Lester.
1. Buchanan Co, VA; Marriage License #85-019755; Ancestry.com Website.
Hanible Lee Roberts; age 20; born 10 Dec 1964 in WV; this is his 1st marriage; 10th grade
education; living at Box 256, Iaeger, WV; son of James Estel and Carmella (Allen) Roberts; married
on 9 May 1985 at Grundy, VA; Audry Lester; age 16; born 8 Jul 1968 in WV; this is her 1st marriage;
9th grade education; living at Box 473, Jolo, WV; daughter of Dennis and Daisey Irene (Payne) Lester.