Jerry David Genton, 71

Published 9:11 am Monday, October 7, 2024

Jerry David Genton, 71, of Waynesburg, Kentucky passed away Friday, October 4th, 2024 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Hospital in Danville, Kentucky. Husband of Rita Ann Asher Genton, whom he married on September 23, 1970. Born March 19, 1953 in Stanford, Kentucky, the son of the late Mike and June Hoskins Genton. He was a member of Mt. Hebron Baptist Church. He was a farmer and retired printer for RR Donnelley’s in Danville. Jerry loved his family, friends, neighbors, and each of his school classmates. Jerry also loved working on the family farm and taking care of his livestock and spoiling his border collie, Abby. Abby would hardly let him operate the tractor by himself. Jerry never met a stranger and was quick to tell you how blessed of a man he had been during his life.

He is survived by:
Wife, Rita Asher Genton of Waynesburg
Son, Michael D. Genton of Milton, KY
Granddaughter, Katherine Maria Genton of Columbus, OH

Sister, Sharon and Husband, Curtis Simpson of Waynesburg

Two Brothers, Bill and Wife, Kathy Genton of Ft. Myers, Fl
Larry and Wife, Libby Genton of Gotha, Fl
Half Brother, Arthur Genton of Avon Park, Fl

Preceded in death by: Parents, Mike and June Hoskins Genton
One half brother, Maurice Genton

Funeral Date and Time: 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Place: McKnight Funeral Home Chapel, 147 Main Street, Crab Orchard, Kentucky
Ministers: Bro. Ralph Reynolds and Bro. Doug Bishop
Place of Burial: Piney Grove Cemetery, Brodhead, Kentucky
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel

Pallbearers Include: Dylan Simpson, Wayne Simpson, Andy Bratcher, Timmy Sneed, Greg Pettit, James Eby
Honorary Pallbearers: Anthony Asher, Shannon Bishop, Tim Smith, George Smith, Bobby Turpin, & Curtis Simpson

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and can be mailed to 341 Work House Road, Stanford, Kentucky 40484.