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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Jerry Lee

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Bain

March 7, 1947 – December 30, 2022

Obituary

Jerry Lee Bain, 75, of Point Pleasant, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, December 30, 2022. Jerry was born on March 7, 1947 in Granite City, IL the youngest of 6 children to his parents James William and May Ruth (McCarty) Bain, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his in-laws Durward and Phyllis (Vickers) Smith. Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years Karen (Smith) Bain and his only daughter Staci D. Bain of Point Pleasant. He also leaves behind his beloved furbaby and sidekick, Rylee

Jerry is survived by siblings Richard and James Bain, both of IL and sister-in-law Nancy (Smith), (Gary) Taylor of Point Pleasant, WV.  Jerry was so loved and will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews. Since June, Jerry has enjoyed his visits with his newest great great nephew Decker Swann.

Jerry always met everyone with a smile and helping hand. He was not only a son, husband, brother, father, uncle, avid Thundering Herd and Big Blacks fan but also a Black Knight Band Parent for many years. Jerry's big heart made him first in line to extend a helping hand to his community, church, friends, and family.
Jerry enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1966 and did 2 tours in Vietnam. He took great pride as a Sergeant in the USMC..He was active in the MGM attachment 1180, receiving Recruiter of the Year 2022. He was Commander of the American Legion Post 23 since May 2021, and Adjutant for many years prior. Jerry was the epitome of the Marine Corps Motto "Once a Marine always a Marine".

Jerry was also preceded in death by siblings Munroe "Sonny" Bain, William "Bill" Bain, and Ruth Ann (Bain) McEntyre. Jerry was a member of Heights United Methodist Church and was a retired Production Shipping Operator from ICL of Gallipolis Ferry.

Jerry will be greatly missed by his family, friends, Marine brothers, Rivers Edge Camping buddies, and everyone else that had the pleasure of meeting him.
We have entrusted Jerry to the care of Crow Hussell Funeral Home. The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Scott Justus for making Jerry feel at peace by being in the hands of a great friend and fellow Marine.  Karen and Staci would also like to extend their gratitude to Jerry's special caregivers while he was at home, Nancy (Smith) Taylor, Lori Loomis-Wedge, Lisa Loomis, Lesley (Loomis) Dvosis, and Sydney Crawford.

Visitation will be Wednesday January 4, 2023 7-9 and Thursday January 5 2023 12-1 followed by funeral service at 1, at First Church of God Ministry Center, 2401 Jefferson Ave. Point Pleasant, WV. officiated by Rev. Charles Marker and Pastor Robert Patterson, Burial will follow in Kirkland Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask to make a donation to Farmer's Bank to the Jerry Bain Memorial Scholarship Fund (PPJSHS).
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Funeral Services

Visitation

January
4

First Church of God Ministry Center

2410 Jefferson Avenue, Point Pleasant, WV 25550

7:00 - 9:00 pm

Visitation

January
5

First Church of God Ministry Center

2410 Jefferson Avenue, Point Pleasant, WV 25550

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Funeral Service

First Church of God Ministry Center

2410 Jefferson Avenue, Point Pleasant, WV 25550

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