Jerry W. McCray Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jerry W. McCray of Columbus, Indiana, who passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry W. McCray to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Jerry may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hiram McCray and Louise Day McCray; and his siblings, Bonnie Caudill, Lula Mae Gray and Billie Joe McCray.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon Y. Shelly; and his children, Tony McCray (Missy) of Georgia, Brent McCray (Teresa) of Columbus and Crystal Hanner (Todd) of Georgia. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes and Crematory - Washington St (1029 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
