Jerry Held Obituary
In loving memory of Jerry Held of Olive Branch, Illinois, who departed this world on October 14, 2025 at the age of 64. Jerry leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Held to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mildred J. Held (Pettitt); his daughter Jessica Held; his stepdaughter Brandy McKee; his brother Randy Held; his stepbrother David Clubb; and his parents-in-law, Ted Henderson (Marie) and Audrey Stroud.
He is survived by: his father Jerry L. Held; his wife Beverly Henderson; his children, Bethany Peters (DaJohn), Jeremy Held (Shawna Brawley), Kevin McKee, Joshua McKee (Angie) and Kayla White (Kris Powell); his brothers, Michael Held and Kevin Held (Kim); his sister-in-law Teresa Clubb; and his nephew Frank Blakemore. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Crain Funeral Home - Tamms (420 Front St, Tamms, IL 62988). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Olive Branch Cemetery (22689 Memorial Dr, Olive Branch, IL 62969).
The family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse).
