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Jerome "Jerry Rat" Staley, 80, of Chiselfinger Ridge, WV, was reunited with the love of his life, Carol Ann Staley, on January 3, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jerry enjoyed spending time outdoors, gardening, riding his motorcycle, visiting friends at his winter home in Florida and especially making memories with his family. He was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Reader, WV and Moose Lodge 931. "Rat" was a retiree of Ormet Corporation after 37 years of faithful service. He was known for his outgoing and loving personality and his ability to light up any room he walked in.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Reba Staley, his beloved wife, Carol Ann Staley, a daughter, Kimberly Ann Staley and a grandson, Robbie Roll.
He is survived by his children, Julia (Chris) White, Jake (Benita) Staley and Carla (Arza) Bennett. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Krista (Adrian), Alisha (Matt), Ashley (Tammy) Lyndsay, Miranda (Drew), Alex (Mesa) Brooke, Zach (Haylee), Kimmie (William), Nate, Jerrah, and Cameron, along with twelve great grandchildren with the thirteenth expected to arrive in February. As well as his sister, Charolette (Gary) Ludwig and beloved brother-in-law, Ray George (Thelma) Ice.
The family wishes to express appreciation to granddaughter Lyndsay Latimer for her care and attention to her "Pap" during his time of need.
Friends will be received at Palmer Funeral Home, Pine Grove, WV, on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 3-7 PM where the services will be held on Saturday at 10 AM. Online condolences may be expressed at palmerfuneral.com.